Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. This sector contributes one-quarter of the total GDP to the country. Pakistan has been blessed with the landscapes and natural resources to exploit this sector. A very large portion of Pakistan’s population is associated with agriculture. This includes major industry sectors like textile, fertilizers, and others.
With factors like growing population and climate change, this sector is under significant pressure. The livelihood of Pakistani farmers is significantly impacted by the rising cost of input (fertilizers, seeds), scarcity of agricultural water, division of land, and the inability of getting the right price for their crops. The major innovation is needed in multiple areas of this sector to keep it competitive, viable and turn it into a competitive advantage for Pakistan.
Empower farmers and secure the nation’s long-term food supply by optimizing the agriculture supply chain and maximizing land output.
In modern times, success in agriculture depends on many areas including technological innovation in agriculture that results in improving the yield of crops, eliminating farmer exploitation, and enabling farmers’ direct access to markets. Following are some key areas where innovators can add significant value:
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