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Sustainable Development and Agriculture Sector: A Case Study of Sindh

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  • Muhammad Bachal Jamali
  • Nanik Ram
  • Ikhtiar Ali Ghumro
  • Faiz.M. Shaikh

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This research investigates the Sustainable Development and Agriculture Sector A Case Study of Sindh. Data were collected from 900 respondents from nine districts by using simple random technique, A Structural questionnaire was the basic tool for the measurement the sustainability in agriculture sector. It was revealed that diverting a sizeable area from the existing cropping sequence to other crops and enterprises to meet the ever-increasing demand for food, fibre, fodder, fuel while taking care of soil health and agro-ecosystem. The cost benefit analysis shows that they promise good returns to the farmers, though the returns on maize are not so promising. Natural conditions are particularly suitable to the districts of Nawabshah and Halla to the cultivation of maize. Similarly cotton may be a natural choice in Ghotki and Sukkur to reduce the cropped area under rice in the districts.

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  • Muhammad Bachal Jamali & Nanik Ram & Ikhtiar Ali Ghumro & Faiz.M. Shaikh, 2011. "Sustainable Development and Agriculture Sector: A Case Study of Sindh," Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 3(2), pages 178-178, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:3:y:2011:i:2:p:178
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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