Showing papers by "Khuda Bakhsh published in 2006"

Comparative advantage of cotton production and its policy implications in pakistan

Abstract: This study assessed the comparative advantage of cotton production in Pakistan and determined that how far the current set of policies is consistent with the comparative advantage. The Domestic Resource Cost (DRC), Nominal Protection Coefficient (NPC) and Effective Protection Coefficient (EPC) were used for the analysis of data for the harvesting years, 1998-99 to 2002-2003. The analysis was carried out in the context of Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM). The Domestic Resource Cost (DRC) analysis for Punjab concluded that farmers in Punjab had comparative advantage in producing seed cotton for the study period. The value of Nominal Protection Coefficient showed that the seed cotton farmers in Punjab were taxed. This was further confirmed by the values of Effective Protection Coefficient. The analysis showed that Sindh had more comparative advantage than

Determinant of radish yield: a case study of punjab, pakistan

Abstract: In the present study, determinants of radish yield in two districts of Punjab, Pakistan were ascertained using Cobb Douglas type production function. Data were gathered from Sheikhupura and Sahiwal and a total of 97 radish growers were interviewed from these districts using purposive sampling technique during 2003. Results indicated that seed, fertilizer, labour hours used for weeding and education were positively related with radish yield whereas non-availability of quality seed and plant protection were negatively related with radish yield. Educating the vegetable growers to adopt modern technology and use appropriate inputs would increase radish yield to a great extent.