🌱 Transforming 312 acres of barren land into a thriving farm with smart agri-tech. ☀️💧
Project Information:
| Assignment Name: | Farm Management, Development, and Training |
| Total Project Cost: | $800,000 (Exchange Rate 1.06 = 1 Euro) |
| Project Duration: | 36 months (2021 – Present) |
| Location: | Makhad Sharif, Attock, Punjab |
| Scope: | Transforming 312 acres of barren land into a sustainable, tech-driven agribusiness farm. |
| Technology: | Solar-powered drip irrigation, climate-smart agriculture, biochar, and composting. |
| Services Provided by Firm: | $200,000 |
| Implementation Partner: | Watercon |
| Associated Consultants: | Associate Engr Shoaib Rehman, Dr. Zameen (Horticulture) |
| Senior Professional Staff Involved: | Syed Abid Ali Bukhari |
Client Information:
| Client Name: | Makhad Olive Farm |
| Total Staff-Months: | 26 |
| Client Address: | Makhad Sharif, near Turap Interchange, Tehsil Jand, District Attock, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Contact Person: | Mr. Muhammad Shoaib | 📞 0303-9693393 |
| Value of Services Provided: | $200,000 |
Technology Used:
- ✅ Solar-Powered Drip Irrigation System for efficient water usage.
- ✅ Precision Agriculture techniques for optimized farming practices.
- ✅ Climate-Smart Agriculture using composting, vermicompost, and biochar.
- ✅ Post-Harvest Technology for improved yield quality and storage.
- ✅ GIS & Topographic Surveys for land analysis and planning.
Project Overview
Watercon partnered with Makhad Olive Farm to transform 312 acres of marginal and barren land into a fully functional agricultural and agribusiness hub along the Indus Riverbank. This initiative includes farm infrastructure development, agronomic advancements, and capacity building to establish a sustainable and productive farming system.
Key Project Components:
🌱 Agribusiness Planning & Infrastructure Development
- ✔ Comprehensive topographic surveys and land preparation
- ✔ Establishment of water and energy sources
- ✔ Construction of housing facilities for farm workers
🚜 Precision Agriculture & Climate-Smart Farming
- 🔹 Solar-powered drip irrigation system for efficient water management
- 🔹 Olive & citrus plantation development
- 🔹 Adoption of sustainable agricultural techniques like vermicomposting and biochar application
🎯 Farm Management & Productivity Enhancement
- ✅ Irrigation scheduling, fertigation, and pest control strategies
- ✅ Off-season vegetable production to enhance profitability
- ✅ Capacity-building programs for farm managers, supervisors, and field laborers
🌎 Sustainability & Market Integration
- ✔ Registration of the plantation for carbon credits
- ✔ Establishment of farmer groups and agribusiness linkages
- ✔ Global GAP & best management practices training for farmers
- ✔ Market linkages with input suppliers, machinery providers, and bulk buyers
Impact & Future Prospects:
This project is a model for integrated and sustainable agriculture, proving that marginal lands can be converted into high-yield agribusiness ventures. By combining modern technology, sustainable practices, and strategic planning, this initiative paves the way for economic growth and environmental conservation.
Be part of this revolution in climate-smart farming! 🌍 Whether you are a farmer, investor, or policymaker, let’s collaborate to expand innovative agribusiness models and transform barren lands into flourishing agricultural hubs. 🚀🌱
