Q-45 = What measures do you suggest for their improvement in agricultural sector. Explain
SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
In my opinion the government for improvement in agricultural sector should adopt
following measures: -
1. CONTROL OF WATER LOGGING
Agricultural productivity can be increased provided water logging is controlled and
already affected lands are reclaimed. More tube-wells should be installed in affected
areas Increasing the cultivatable area can increase the agriculture product. Using the
barren lands and reducing the water logging can increase output thus. more land should
be developed and brought under cultivation
2. SUPPLY OF INPUTS
Govt. should provide adequate supply of better quality seeds and fertilizers at a
subsidized rate Seed Testing Laboratories should be improved.
3. MECHANIZATION
Mechanized farming results in greater production hence there is a need of modern
technology for increase in agricultural product. Bulldozers, tractors and trolleys should be
made available to farmers at low prices.
4. CREDIT FACILITIES
Govt. should establish branches of financial institutions in villages and should provide
loans at a very low interest to the farmers.
5. PRICE SUPPLY POLICY
Govt. should fix reasonable prices of wheat; rice cotton, sugar and other agricultural
products so that farmers may not suffer rather their financial position are improved.
6. CONSTRUCTION OF FARM TO MARKET ROADS
It is suggested that Govt. Should construct roads and bridges to link farms with the
markets in order to reduce time and cost of transportation. Quick and easy accessibility of
markets increases income of farmers thus their economic position will improve.
7. PRICE AWARENESS
Govt. should provide information about the prevailing prices of the products relating with
the agricultural sector in different markets through newspapers, radio and. TV and radio
programs should be presented for awareness about modern techniques of cultivation.
8 . BIG STORES AND COLD STORAGES
Big stores and cold storages should be constructed in regulated markets so that the
farmers’ output is properly and safely stored and no damage is done to it. Tax
concessions be given to those people who construct these stores.
9. REGULATED MARKETS AND UNIFORM WEIGHTS
Regulated markets be set in all part of the country and where uniform weights and
measurements system should be introduced so that the farmers may not be cheated and
they may get the proper return of their produce.
10. DEVELOPMENT OF IRRIGATION WATER
Water shortage is a great problem to our agriculture. More water dams, canals and tube
wells and cemented watercourses should be constructed.
11. PLANT PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
Plant Protection Department should be developed to protect crops from various kinds of
pests and insecticides