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ASSESSING TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AND RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN DRYLAND GROUNDNUT FARMING A CASE STUDY OF TEHSIL CHAKWAL

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).20      10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).20      Published : Jun 2023

Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal

Abstract

    This research examines dryland agriculture's technical efficiency among groundnut farmers in Chakwal Tehsil. Groundnut cultivation is crucial for food security in arid regions. The study analyzes current technical efficiency and ways to optimize resource use. Results show many farmers can increase output by 51% with better input combinations. Technical efficiency scores range from 2% to 99%, indicating diverse practices. Tailored approaches like extension services and plot demos are essential for improvement. The study relates findings to sustainable agriculture and rural development. Enhanced technical efficiency benefits farms, the environment, and the economy.

    Technical Efficiency, Dryland Agriculture, Groundnut Farming, Resource Utilization

    (1) Muhammad Taseer Rasheed
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Economics and Agri-Economics, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Safdar Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Agri-Economics, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Saboor
    Dean, Faculty of social sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Rasheed, M. T., Hussain, S., & Saboor, A. (2023). Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal. Global Economics Review, VIII(II), 268-276. https://doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).20

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Rasheed, Muhammad Taseer, Safdar Hussain, and Abdul Saboor. 2023. "Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal." Global Economics Review, VIII (II): 268-276 doi: 10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).20

HARVARD

    HARVARD : RASHEED, M. T., HUSSAIN, S. & SABOOR, A. 2023. Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal. Global Economics Review, VIII, 268-276.

MHRA

    MHRA : Rasheed, Muhammad Taseer, Safdar Hussain, and Abdul Saboor. 2023. "Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal." Global Economics Review, VIII: 268-276

MLA

    MLA : Rasheed, Muhammad Taseer, Safdar Hussain, and Abdul Saboor. "Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal." Global Economics Review, VIII.II (2023): 268-276 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Rasheed, Muhammad Taseer, Hussain, Safdar, and Saboor, Abdul (2023), "Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal", Global Economics Review, VIII (II), 268-276

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Rasheed, Muhammad Taseer, Safdar Hussain, and Abdul Saboor. "Assessing Technical Efficiency and Resource Utilization in Dryland Groundnut Farming: A Case Study of Tehsil Chakwal." Global Economics Review VIII, no. II (2023): 268-276. https://doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-II).20