Crop Seed & Weed Museum, UAF

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These stats would depict more accurately the current situation of Agriculture in Pakistan.

http://www.pbs.gov.pk/content/agriculture-statistics

Agriculture Statistics | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

A glimpse into the modern farming technology...

http://tune.pk/video/2926292/latest-agriculture-farming-technology-machines

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Rapid progress in the field of genetics has not only revolutionised our understanding of human history, health and biology but has also contributed to the production of better livestock and field crops.

How do you think this particular science can help us ensure human food security?

http://m.genetics.org/content/188/1/11.full

m.genetics.org

Crop production decreased from 3.2% to a mere 1% as according to the economic survey.

Why do you think the country, which employs about 41% of the labour force in agriculture sector is facing such decline?


http://budget.par.com.pk/news/turtles-pace-no-growth-in-agriculture-literally/

Turtle’s pace: No growth in agriculture – literally | Pakistan Federal Budget Agriculture sector, which accounts for 20.9% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has posted a growth of 2.9% in the outgoing fiscal year 2015 compared to 2.7%

"South Asia is well known for its centuries old agricultural based rich civilization. Overwhelming majority of people in the region is still living in rural areas engaging in agriculture in one way or the other as their livelihoods. The region has been one of the major tourist attractions in the world since time immemorial..."

To further study what Rev. Prof. Wijitapure Wimalaratana, PhD Department of Economics at the University of Colombo has proposed regarding the potential of Agri-tourism in South Asian countries, including Pakistan, study the following draft:

http://www.gdn.int/admin/uploads/editor/files/2013Conf_Papers/WWimalaratana_Paper.pdf

www.gdn.int

Crop Seed & W**d Museum, UAF:

The Museum acts as a display of Agri-tourism, aiming to arouse interest among masses regarding field crops. The Museum also strives to spread awareness regarding the importance of crops and is a place where research work of the students of The UAF are displayed. A beautifully maintained site within the University, the Museum attracts people, professionals and non professionals alike!

Why should farmers participate in Agritourism?

Today, most family farms face serious economic challenges from foreign competition and large, corporate farms. Their earnings on commodities and livestock may not even cover production costs. But farmers who sell directly to the public - through fruit stands and farm country stores - and also add special activities for visitors, find they can continue farming and make a profit. Agritourism has the potential in saving thousands of small farms from extinction.

Photo courtesy: Qadir Bakhsh Farms...

Preparations on the go, at our very own Crop Seed & W**d Museum, UAF

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