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Agriculture for growth and poverty, mitigation policies.

Authors :
Zain, Muhammad
Khan, Imran
Ullah, Haseeb
Akhtar, Kamran
Source :
Technology Times; 3/7/2016, Vol. 7 Issue 10, p3-3, 1/3p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article focuses on the contribution of agriculture to the economy of Pakistan, as it comprises one fourth of the gross domestic product (GDP). It cites the goals made by the government to make agriculture more economical and transpose which include minimizing the yield gap, diversification in horticulture, and increasing irrigation. Increasing water availability by increasing capacity of water reservoirs is also stated.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
7
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Technology Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
113746503