Role of Livestock in the National Economy: Livestock sector contributes 49.1% to Agriculture sector and about 11.4% to GDP. Provides more milk and meat for daily consumption to the over-increasing human population Convert crop residues, and agro-industrial wastes and by-products into valuable edible products. Provides industrial raw materials e.g. wool, hides & skins and sources for agro-based food industry. It is also responsible for supplying 16% of the total household energy in the form of dung. Provides draught power for cropping and rural transport. Provides field yard manure for soil fertilization. 30-35 million rural populations is engaged in livestock raising, having household holdings of 2-3 cattle/ buffalo and 5-6 sheep/ goat per family which help them to drive 30-40% of their income from livestock. Another important benefit of livestock is the best utilization of the passive women labor force, which makes more than 50% of the national population.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:47:48 +0000
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