1	INTER PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP
2	INTER PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP Sindh is the second largest province of Pakistan on the basis of population and also its contribution to agricultural progress of country. Total area of Sindh 14.09 million hectare Total cultivated area of Sindh 5.76 million hectare Culturable waste 1.37 million hectare
3	INTER PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP Sindh grows a variety of field and horticultural crops. Wheat, Cotton, Rice and Sugarcane are major field crops which contribute 70% of the total cropped area. Mango, Banana, Chillies, Dates, Guava and onion are the major horticultural crops. Besides promotion of Sunflower, Soyabean is also in progress. Sindh produces 32% of Rice, 24% of the Sugarcane, 12% of the Cotton and 21% of the Wheat in the country.
4	INTER PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP Sindh Agriculture Department is the key players in development of Agriculture in the Province. Beside policy and planning work, it has been guiding farmers, and providing services to facilitate them.
5	FACILITIES PROVIDED TO FARMERS Paddy Wheat and Sunflower Thresher to farmers on 50% subsidized rates. Laser land leveling equipment on 50% subsidized rates. Tubewells installed on 50% subsidized rates. Seed Graders provided on 50% subsidized rates. Tractor Drawn Agriculture Implements / Plow provided to farmers on 50% subsidized rate).
6	Activities Initiated to Facilitate Farmers. Agriculture Implement and Machinery. Sprinkler Irrigation System installed (80% cost by Govt. and 20% by farmers). Drip Irrigation System installed (80% cost by Govt. and 20% by farmers). For development of land bulldozers are provided at hire charges of Rs.75/- per hour (POL will be provided by grower) Laser land lever also provided on hire charge basis Rs.6000/- per month.
7	MEGA PROJECTS
8	MEGA PROJECTS
9	REASON FOR LOW UTILIZATION OF CREDIT IN SINDH Slow pace of issuance of Pass Book to the growers. Banks are reluctant to advance loan in calamity affected area. The documentation procedure is not simple. Awareness campaign to motivate farmers is lacking / very limited.
10	SUGGESTIONS In modern farming credit has become one of the crucial input for crop productivity. Agriculture Department plan to establish Agro Service Center at district level. State Bank may direct commercial banks to open their office in each service center to facilitate farmers for credit. With the increase in cost of Agricultural Machinery and input the lending institutions ensure credit availability accordingly. Credit facility may be extended well before the commencement of Kharif & Rabi Season.
11	SUGGESTIONS Loan shall be advanced to the farmers as per existing price of inputs. Crop insurance futilities may be promoted. ATM Green Card system may be introduced by the credit extending institutions by fixing a limit. Loan may be advanced on production of Farm-VII instead of Pass Book only. One window operation may be promoted to simplify the procedures.