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Development of agricultural output in Pakistan in 2015 US$ since 1961 Agriculture and land use in Pakistan. (Only major crops) Mango Orchard in Multan, Pakistan Indus River Delta. Agriculture is considered the backbone of Pakistan's economy, which relies heavily on its major crops. [1] Pakistan's principal natural resources are arable land and
Being a country that has a largely rural and agriculture-based industry, animal husbandry plays an important role in the economy of Pakistan and is a major source of livelihood for many farmers. Between 30 and 35 million people in Pakistan's current labour force are estimated to be engaged in livestock rearing. [1]
Pakistan's principal natural resources are arable land and water. About 25% of Pakistan's total land area is under cultivation and is watered by one of the largest irrigation systems in the world. Pakistan irrigates three times more acres than Russia. Pakistan agriculture also benefits from year-round warmth.
The Pakistani economy has shifted from agriculture to services, with agriculture contributing only 20.9% of the GDP as of 2015. [424] Despite this, Pakistan's wheat production in 2005 surpassed Africa's and nearly matched South America's, highlighting its agricultural significance. [ 425 ]
History of agriculture in Pakistan (1 C, 2 P) Horticulture in Pakistan (1 C, 2 P) I. Irrigation in Pakistan (1 C, 20 P) M. Mango cultivars of Pakistan (5 P) O.
Pakistan is the world's 10th largest producer of rice. Pakistan's exports make up more than 8% of the world's total rice trade. [1] It is an important crop in the agriculture economy of Pakistan. Rice is an important Kharif crop. In 2019, Pakistan produced 7.5 million tonnes of rice and ranked 10th in the largest rice-producing countries.
Pakistan established its first automobile and cement industries, and the government constructed several dams, (notably Tarbela Dam and Mangla Dam), canals, and power stations, in addition to launching Pakistan's space program. Along with heavy investment in manufacturing, Ayub's policies focused on boosting Pakistan's agricultural sector.
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