Agricultural Statistics Mastung
The process for generating Agricultural Statistics is as under. Before a specific crop is planted, a Field Assistant visits the area and estimates the area to be brought under a specific crop. The second visit is made when the crop is sown, to confirm the earlier estimates. The final visit is made when the crop is harvested. In the case of wheat, first, second and third visits are made in November, March, and July respectively. The Field Assistant sends his report to the statistical wing of the Agriculture Department. The Director General of Agriculture Department compiles the data and publishes it in the Agricultural Statistics of Balochistan.
|
Crops 1995-96 |
Area (Ha). |
Production Tonnes |
Yield Kg/Ha |
|
Wheat |
19,250 |
36,160 |
1,982 |
|
Barley |
5,000 |
7,580 |
1,516 |
|
Cumin |
4,300 |
2,600 |
605 |
|
Fodder |
4,215 |
98,420 |
38,127 |
|
Jowar |
70 |
70 |
1,000 |
|
Melons |
394 |
5,160 |
13,096 |
|
Fruits |
3,891 |
34,083 |
8,759 |
|
Onion |
4,170 |
98,000 |
23,501 |
|
Potato |
262 |
3,700 |
14,122 |
|
Vegetables |
692 |
10,390 |
15,697 |
Source: Agriculture Statistics of Balochistan 1994-95, Quetta.
It should be mentioned that the total area reflected in the table above (42.244 Ha) is only a part of the total arable land given in paragraph 1.1 (211.066 Ha). The table above probably givens the net sown area in 1994-95.