This book presents the production and marketing systems of small
ruminants in Kovak and Asghara valleys of Balochistan, Pakistan.
Livestock sector is one of the major pillars of the agrarian
economy. More than 17 million households are directly or indirectly
getting income from with livestock sector, which contributes over 8
per cent of the national GDP. The book collected primary data from
61 farmers raising small ruminants Kovak and Asghara valleys, which
represent typical of production system in Balochistan. In detail,
the book describes the socio-economic profile of sample
respondents, their farming system along with flock types,
sheep/goats flocks. A section is devoted on the production
practices of small ruminants, and their costs structure and gross
revenues. Marketing strategies of small ruminants and their
by-products provides detailed insights marketing system and
possible opportunities. Finally, the book identifies possible
production and marketing strategies to encourage small ruminant
farmers to convert from rural farming to commercial farming.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Shahbaz Mushtaq
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 5mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
80 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8473-2706-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
3-8473-2706-2 |
Barcode: |
9783847327066 |
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