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Introduction
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Agriculture constitutes the largest sector of our economy. Majority of the population,
directly or indirectly, is dependent on this sector. It contributes about 24 percent
of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounts for half of employed labour force and
is the largest source of foreign exchange earnings. It feeds whole rural and urban
population. Realizing its importance, planners and policy makers are always keen
to have reliable area and production statistics of agricultural crops well in time.
Policy makers primarily need accurate and timely statistics for the important crops
such as wheat, cotton, rice, sugarcane, maize etc. However, in recent years, due
to persistent hikes in the prices of essential commodities like pulses, onions,
potatoes, chillies and tomatoes these crops have also gained in economic importance.
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Methodology of
Crop Estimate |
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Punjab
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Acreage Estimate:
The 1st and 2nd Estimates of area sown under 12 major crops are arrived at through
Sample Surveys undertaken by the Directorate of Crop Reporting Service, Punjab.
The final estimates of area sown under all crops are based on complete enumeration
(Girdawari) of all Mouzas carried out by Patwaris of Revenue Department twice a
year.
The information gathered by Patwaris is passed on by the Revenue Department to the
Provincial Bureau of Statistics for preparation of computerized Jinswar statements.
The acreage statistics included in the 1st and 2nd estimates are approved by the
Secretary, Agriculture Department at his level.
The final acreage estimates based on the Girdawari are approved by the Provincial
Agriculture Statistics Coordination Board headed by the Chairman, Planning Board,
Punjab.
Production Estimates:
Preliminary production estimates of 12 major crops are based on opinion survey undertaken
by the Crop Reporting Service of Agriculture Department. These estimates are approved
by Secretary, Agriculture Department. For final yield estimates, crop cutting surveys
are conducted by the Crop Reporting Service for wheat, cotton and rice. Grower's
Opinion survey are used for other crops. The final estimates of major crops are
cleared by the Provincial Agriculture Statistics Coordination Board.
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Sindh
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Acreage Estimate:
In the Sindh, 1st estimate relates to area sown under all crops of area sown. The
2nd estimate which is final in case of area and preliminary in case of production
with respect to wheat, cotton and rice is prepared on the basis of Sample Survey undertaken
by the Statistical staff of Provincial Agricultural Extension. Final Estimate is
the verification of 2nd Estimate.
Area sown with wheat, cotton and rice is obtained by applying raising factors to the
area surveyed at the district level. Provincial estimates are obtained by summing
the district estimates.
The area of other crops is obtained from the District Revenue Offices. The consolidated
information is examined by a sub-committee comprising representatives of the Provincial
Revenue, Agriculture, Irrigation and Bureau of Statistics Departments.
The 1st and 2nd Estimates are approved by the Secretary, Agriculture. The final
estimates are approved by the Provincial Agriculture Statistics Coordination Board
headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Dev), where Federal Bureau of Statistics also
has representative(s).
Production Estimates:
In Sindh preliminary estimates of production for all major crops are based on subjective
judgment of the Agricultural Extension Staff. For final estimates, crop-cutting
surveys are conducted for wheat, cotton and rice. Production estimates for remaining
major crops are based on subjective judgment of the Provincial Department and opinion
survey conducted by Statistical Staff of Agricultural Extension. The final estimates
are checked by a Sub-committee comprising of representatives from the Provincial
Department of Agriculture, Revenue, Irrigation and Planning & Development. The
preliminary estimates are cleared by Secretary, Agriculture Department and final estimates
by the Provincial Agriculture Statistics Coordination Board.
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KPK
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Acreage Estimate:
In KPK the 1st and 2nd estimates of area sown for all crops are arrived at sample
survey method for the selected districts. However for unsettled districts area figures
are based on subjective judgment of Crop reporting survey. The final estimates are
based on Girdwari undertaken by the Revenue Patwari. These are, however, examined
by a Sub-committee comprising of representatives from Revenue, Agriculture, Irrigation
and Planning & Development Departments. The Final Estimates are subsequently
approved by the Provincial Agriculture Statistics Coordination Board.
Production Estimates:
In KPK, preliminary yield estimates of crops are arrived at on the basis of grower's
opinion survey undertaken by the Crop Reporting staff of the Provincial Agriculture
Department and later approved by Secretary, Agriculture Department. The final yield
estimates of ten (10) crops are based on the results of crop cutting surveys using
random sampling technical. The final estimates of remaining crops are compiled on
the basis of grower's opinion survey conducted by the Crop Reporting Staff of the
Provincial Agriculture Department. These final estimates of all crops are then examined
by a Sub-Committee comprising of representatives from Provincial Revenue, Irrigation,
Agriculture and Planning & Development Departments. These estimates are subsequently
approved by the Provincial Agriculture Statistics Coordination Board.
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Balochistan
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Acreage Estimate:
The Agriculture Department collects and compiles the acreage statistics through
their Extension staff on the basis of their personal judgment. The final estimates
of area sown for all crops are approved by the Agriculture Statistics Coordination
Board.
Production Estimates:
In Balochistan, yield of all crops is fixed on the basis of subjective judgment
of Extension staff of Provincial Agriculture Department.
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