Transforming Pakistan’s fields

Transforming Pakistan’s fields

Agriculture has long been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, employing over 42% of the workforce and contributing approximately 24% to the country’s GDP. It not only supplies food for the population but also provides raw materials for industries like textiles. Furthermore, agriculture plays a crucial role in generating foreign exchange through exports, particularly of rice, cotton, and fruits. Despite significant technological advancements, recent surveys show that approximately 900 million people suffer from food deprivation due to resource scarcity in the agricultural sector. Consequently, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has reported that agricultural production must increase by at least 60% of the current yield, to meet the needs of an estimated 9 billion people, by 2050.

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