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Volume 31, No. (3), 2021 (June)
AN ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF MODEL FARM SERVICES CENTER IN TERMS ON FARMERS’ PERFORMANCE
T. Shah*1, U. Hayat1, M. Tariq2 S. B. Khan3 and L. Wang*4

1Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Swat-Pakistan, 2Centre for Management and Commerce, University of Swat-Pakistan, 3Department of Animal Health, The University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan, 4College of Life Science, Linyi University, Shandong 276000 P.R. China

Page Number(s): 791-800
Published Online First: November 09, 2020
Publication Date: November 09, 2020
ABSTRACT

The study aims to assess impact of MFSCs on the farming community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in terms of performances of two subgroups i.e. member and non-member farmers. A quantitative research design has been used with survey as strategy of inquiry conducted from 480 respondents across Swat, Mardan, DI Khan and Abbotabad districts. The study argues theoretically and indicates empirically that member respondents of MFSC were more competitive as compared to non-member farmers. In the same way the member farmers of MFSC were more prudent in terms of farm inputs usage and enjoyed higher yield across a variety of crops. The overall impact of MFSC is satisfactory, albeit room for improvement exists in areas such as by providing good variety seeds, proper fertilizer and effective utilization of combined harvesting machine. The study unveils the need to subsidize rent of agricultural machineries and prices of basic farm inputs through farmer centered policies. Further, the geographical scatterings of the MFSC keep farmers at a disadvantage which can be offset through establishment of sub-MFSC in vicinity of farmers across various districts. The study contributes to a better economic understanding of indigenous farming practices in vogue as used by autonomous and registered-member of MFSCs in local context.

Keywords: Economic assessment, Farming community, Model Farm Services Center, Farm inputs, Yield difference

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