Food Crises-An Alarming Threat for Balochistan

By

Dr. Khair Muhammad KakarProvincial Coordinator

Agribusiness Development & Diversification Project

Ministry of Food, Agriculture & Livestock

Government of PakistanCell # +92-333-7809780

email: kmk692001@yahoo.com

IntroductionIntroduction• Balochistan is the province which is facing a

great and vital problem i.e. “Refugees”a. From Afghanistan (International).b. From Iran (International).c. Punjab, Sindh & NWFP-Domestic pressure

of population and migration from other provinces in search of Job opportunities.

• Similarly the province was severely affected by long spell of drought (about 8 years). Which resulted the failure stories in the field of Agriculture and Livestock sectors.a. Almost 58% Agriculture sector was affected (Economic survey of Pakistan 2007).b. 73% Livestock sector was affected (Economic

survey of Pakistan 2007).

• Quetta is the city which was planned only for 50,000 Population. Now, the limit is crossed (approximately more then 2 Million)

• At the same time the population of the province was increased with an alarming ratio.

• To feed this huge population of the province along with the extra burden of the “Refugees” it is impossible to do so.

• Therefore more efforts are needed to be planed.

Family Size • The typical Pastoon & Baloch Culture never

allow them to keep the family size very limited or smaller.

• Ultimately, the average family size would be more then 7 or 8 person per family.

Why Food Crises in Balochistan(Agriculture & Livestock Sector)

Low productivity per unit area.Low yielding varieties of Crops + Fruits.Limited information about latest and

innovative Agriculture and Livestock.Lack of proper breeds of Livestock (Meat + Milk).

Why Food Crises in Balochistan

• Regular availability of Electricity for Agriculture ?

• Rise-up in fuel prices - which is a major need for Agriculture

• None utilization of Solar and wind power.

HOPE FOR BRIGHT FUTURE

a. (Agriculture: Crops + Fruits)b. (Livestock: Meat + Milk)

High yield verities of Crops. Better I.C.M. (integrated crop margent). Maximum production per unit. Tunnel Technology. Better utilization of available resources (Water + Soil +

Seed + Fertilizer + Pesticides) Maximum meat & Milk producing breeds of Livestock. Best utilization, management and supervision of grazing

areas in the province.

How to overcome the Crises

Agriculture Livestock

Fodder + Range

Land improvement Human Being

Grass Species +

Salt Bush

Solution

LIVESTOCK SECTOR

• Camoori milk producing breed (poor man cow).• Teddy Goats meat producing breed + cross breed

(with any local breed) milk producing. Narri master meat producing breed (F3) is introduced in the Province.

• Sheep Breeding (in cold zone)• Goat Breeding (in hot zone)

AGRICULTURE SECTORAgriculture Sector• Mode / Dhaka / Sudan grasses. • Salt bush• Wheat (60 Munds per acre)• Low Delta Crops (Olive + Pistachio etc)• Grapes (Five imported + improved varieties)

i. Atom Royal.ii. Red Globe.iii. Thompson Seedless.iv. Crimson Seedless.v. Princess.

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