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The Livestock sector in Pakistan is a backbone of Pakistans economy, and it contributes about 60% of Agricultural GDP and about 12% of total GDP. Pakistan is one of the world prominent countries in terms of the livestock population and production of milk; there are about 43 million cattle (7th largest in the world), about 36.6 million buffaloes (2nd largest), about 70 million goats (4rd largest), and 29 million sheep (10th largest). The production of milk in Pakistan ranks 4th in the world with about 39.7 million tons of annual production.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, the target province of the Project, holds about 8 million of cattle and buffaloes which is almost double the total number of cattle owned in Japan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, more than 80 % of the population derive their livelihood from agriculture and livestock farming. Particularly, as milk and meat are the main sources of food and income, Livestock farming is important for them.
The majority of the livestock farmers are categorized as small-scale livestock farmers who own 2-3 heads cattle or buffaloes. Livestock production is a source of cash income, an asset, and a valuable source of animal protein for rural workers, including farmers and women. However, the average production of milk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province is low due to poor livestock nutrition, poor feeding conditions and inadequate reproductive management. The Livestock development through selection of appropriate technology, development of extension infrastructure for small-scale livestock farmers, and Improvement of productivity is expected to make a significant contribution to reducing economic and social inequalities, stabilizing and developing the region.
The Overall Goal
Livelihood of small-scale livestock farmers with dairy animals is improved in the target areas of Hazara Division.
Project Purpose
The services to support increased production of fresh milk and dairy products by small-scale livestock farmers are improved in the target areas. |
