🌿 Expanding olive farming in Pakistan with drip irrigation for higher yields & sustainable growth! 💧🚜
Project Information:
| Assignment Name: | Promotion of Olive Cultivation on Commercial Scale in Pakistan (Phase-II) |
| Total Project Cost: | $566,546 (Exchange Rate: 1.06 = 1 Euro) |
| Project Duration: | 12 months (2023-2024) |
| Location: | Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and AJ&K, Pakistan |
| Scope: | Installation of Drip Irrigation Systems on 700 acres to promote olive cultivation |
| Funding Source: | Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) |
Client Information:
| Client Name: | Client Name:Pakistan Oilseed Department (POD) |
| Organization: | National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Director: | Dr. Tariq Ahmad |
| Contact Details: | Phone: 051-9255319 Email: project@pakolive.com |
Technology Used:
- Drip Irrigation System (Installed on 700 acres)
- Soil and Water Testing for feasibility
- Pump Estimation & Design for water distribution
- Automated Irrigation & Fertigation Scheduling for optimal crop growth
- Material Sourcing (Local & International) for system components
Key Activities:
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Farmer sensitization & mobilization
- Stakeholder meetings with agribusinesses, farmers, agencies, and government bodies
Technical & Logistical Execution
- Competitive bidding (technical & financial)
- Land profiling & suitability assessment
- Survey, design, and installation of drip irrigation systems
- Material quantity estimation & procurement
- Excavation, laying of pipelines, and installation of head units, filters, and valves
- System testing, troubleshooting, and optimization
Training & Capacity Building
- Farmers’ training on irrigation system operation & maintenance
- Irrigation and fertigation scheduling based on crop water/nutrient needs
- Post-harvest technologies & value chain development
Monitoring & Compliance
- Financial & progress reporting
- Audit facilitation for system materials & quality standards
- Site visits & inspections by government officials
Other Factors:
- Supports Agribusiness Development by improving water use efficiency in olive farming
- Encourages Sustainable Agriculture by promoting water conservation through drip irrigation
- Enhances Value Chain Development by training farmers in harvest and post-harvest technologies
- Strengthens Collaboration between government agencies, private agribusinesses, and local communities
🌿 Join us in transforming Pakistan’s agriculture! With drip irrigation and advanced farming, we’re boosting olive cultivation for a greener, prosperous future. Be part of this change—support sustainable farming today! 💧🚜
