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This publication discusses the role of the social sector and rural community in the livestock and dairy development of Pakistan. It covers key aspects such as livestock population, milk production, and recommendations for improvement.
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LIVESTOCK AND DAIRY DEVELOPMENTROLE OF SOCIAL SECTOR AND RURAL COMMUNITY IN PAKISTAN Arif Mahmood Cheema Member (National Accounts) PAKISTAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS (17-12-2014)
Table of contents • Share in GDP at Constant Prices of 2005-06 • Production, Area and Yield of Important Crops • Livestock Population • Livestock In-Milk and Milk Production • Livestock per Person • Average Daily Milk Yield per In-Milk Animal • Conclusions • Recommendations
Production, Area and Yield of Important Crops Prod “Mill.MT”, Area “000H”, Cotton in “Mill. Bales”, Yield in “MT per Hectare”, Bale =375 lbs=175.09 kg.
Livestock per Person Average Daily Milk Yield per In-Milk Animal (Ltr.)
Conclusions • Pakistan is rich in Livestock assets. • Its number is increasing at a rate which is higher than the growth rate of population. • It may saturate after some time. • Crop sector is facing the same problem. • Milk production is the largest contributing activity which belongs to rural community. • Almost every agricultural household has the milk producing animals.
Recommendations • Introduction of better breeds in usual environment. • Artificial Insemination (AI) • Provision of better Veterinary facilities. • Small Scale Units for processing of milk and other dairy products. • Reduction in the role of middle man in milk delivery chain. • Create awareness through training of the Agriculture Households. • Credit facilities. • Create “Success Model” and multiply it.