Due to its climatic conditions, Pakistan is one of the countries that produce almond and almond butter, and for this reason, the price of both of them is not high in this country. In fact, the economy of Pakistan depends on agriculture. Pakistan's agricultural system is composed of both the public and private sectors. The public sector is involved in managing the nation's economy both directly and indirectly. Numerous obstacles and shortcomings, such as the issue of having to repay a significant number of loans, are impeding the economic development of this nation. The economy of Pakistan is mostly based on agriculture, which accounts for about 33% of the nation's GNP. This nation is one of the most significant agricultural areas in monsoon Asia, taking use of characteristics like the size of its rivers, the type of its soil, and the quantity of rainfall it receives. The only parts of Pakistan that are not farmable are the hilly areas in the north and west; otherwise, the remainder of the nation can be farmed. The percentage of arable land in Pakistan's overall land area is about 30%. The Indus River and its five tributaries form one of the largest irrigation systems in the world in this country. It is regarded as one of the largest in the world and irrigates over 19.4 million hectares of land. Regarding the distribution of jobs, rural areas have an active population to total population ratio that is around 3.2% higher than it is in urban areas. Given that the majority of the service industry is centered in urban areas, Pakistan has experienced a progressive decline in employment in the agricultural sector over the past few years. As a result, the phenomena of urban migration may be thoroughly examined. In recent years, Pakistan has had a progressive decline in the proportion of employment in the agricultural sector in favor of the service sector, as was indicated in the discussion of population and its trends. Additionally, rural areas see a 16.1% decrease in industrial investment compared to urban areas. The Pakistani government provides the agricultural sector with different sorts of support because it is aware of the crucial role that agriculture plays in the national economy. These support methods include offering loans to farmers, providing price guarantees for agricultural products, and offering discounted seeds and fertilizer. In these negotiations, the Agricultural Bank of Pakistan is a highly vocal participant. In Pakistan, agriculture is reliant on a variety of elements, including land and water, both of which are crucial. Approximately 77 percent of this country's geographical area has been cultivated thanks to existing irrigation infrastructure. There are 19.3 million hectares of land in the nation, of which about 5.4 million are used for agriculture under the term "rainfed" and the rest is used for agriculture under the term "irrigated." One of South Asia's most advanced and important irrigation systems is believed to be in Pakistan. By building 6,600 kilometers of canals, a lot of canals, controlling the flow of surface water, significant tracts of land are irrigated. Surface water is gathered by dams and other water retention structures and then directed through canals to agricultural areas. One of Pakistan's most important natural resources is its land. The majority of the land in this nation is farmed on farms run and owned by families, most of which are situated in more rural locations. The most area that any one of Pakistan's 4.8 million individual property and agricultural units can occupy is two hectares. The majority of these farms are much smaller, and only 2% of them are more than twenty hectares. There are very few farms that are sixty hectares or larger in size. There are four major categories of ownership systems in this nation, as follows:
- Total authority over the real estate in Zamindari;
- Individual ownership, modest ownership, and modest-sized properties;
- The institution of serfdom (ryatwari), or the leasing of government properties on the basis of lump sum contracts;
- Jagirdari is the term for the ownership of land that the government freely distributes.
Specially significant agricultural products from Pakistan
- Wheat: Since the Stone Age, cereals have been the main source of nutrition for humans. As such, they are frequently recognized as one of the most important agricultural products. Wheat has a strategic component since it has a big impact on how countries are governed politically and economically. The majority of people on earth use one of the four cereal grains—wheat, barley, rice, and corn—as their main food source. Wheat is the grain that is most frequently used to make bread since it has a higher protein level. Water makes up 14% of this product, followed by starch (67%), protein (12.8%), fat (1.4%), and minerals (2%). The nitrogen-containing wheat protein known as gluten is also known as gluten. Asia produces a considerable amount of wheat, with Pakistan, China, and India serving as its three main production hubs. Wheat has developed into one of Pakistan's most significant crops after thirty years of labor, the creation of numerous rivers, the use of chemical fertilizers and genetically modified seeds, and the cultivation of a sizable amount of the nation's land. The amount of wheat produced overall has increased recently, which has increased the amount of wheat that is also exported. When it comes to producing wheat, Pakistan is consistently listed among the top 10 nations in the world.
One of the most common staple meals consumed by people worldwide, especially in areas with a high population density, is rice. It is a suitable food to eat in terms of digestion even if it only has about 7% protein. In contrast to rice from Africa, which is nearly exclusively of the O.Claberrima species, rice from Asia is usually invariably of the Orlyzalsaliva species. Despite the fact that these two species have some slight physical differences with one another, research has shown that the hybrid that is produced when these two species breed has a high level of sterility. There are currently twenty different types of rice known in the world. Pakistan is the third-largest rice producer among the Muslim countries that make up Asia, behind Bangladesh and Indonesia. Pakistan's sugarcane production is highly erratic, yet despite these difficulties, the sector as a whole is growing by 3% annually. Pakistan is regarded as the third-most populated Islamic nation after Bangladesh and Egypt. It is also ranked sixth among the top 10 producers of sugarcane, contributing 3.6% to world production overall. In Pakistan, vital crops to grow are corn, cotton, and barley in addition to wheat, rice, and sugarcane. The three most significant crops are sugarcane, wheat, and rice. In terms of maize agriculture, it is the sixth most productive nation in the Islamic world, trailing only Indonesia, Turkey, Egypt, and Nigeria. (4) Veterinary medicine Animal husbandry in Pakistan has not significantly increased. The genetic degeneration of cattle, improper animal feeding, and inefficient marketing are additional difficulties that must be addressed, in addition to natural issues like dry air and a small amount of pastures. Cattle are most common in the Sindh and Punjab regions, whereas camels are most common in the Baluchistan province. Specifically in the North West, sheep are raised. Pakistan's textile industry is primarily dependent on the production of wool and other goods made from the nation's livestock, especially its sheep.