STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY INCREASING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
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https://doi.org/10.36423/hexagro.v9i2.2318Abstrak
Vegetable production is vital for rural livelihoods, household income, and food security, particularly in marginalized agrarian regions such as District Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study assessed vegetable production systems, constraints, and their contribution to local livelihoods and the regional economy. Given the region's agro-ecological diversity, comprising irrigated, rain-fed, and mixed cropping systems with annual rainfall of 500–700 mm, vegetable farming presents untapped potential for income generation. A mixed-methods approach was adopted to analyze production systems, identify limiting factors, and formulate recommendations for productivity enhancement and poverty alleviation. Data collection involved structured surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and direct field observations. Sampling covered three tehsils—Kurram Upper, Center, and Lower—spanning 15–30 villages and over 200 small-scale vegetable growers. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS v26, while qualitative insights were interpreted through manual content analysis. Key constraints included limited access to quality inputs, weak extension services, and poor market connectivity. Nonetheless, interventions such as hybrid seed adoption, improved irrigation, and farmer field schools—primarily through NGO initiatives like FRD and WFP—led to measurable gains in productivity and income diversification. Special emphasis was placed on kitchen gardening, gender inclusion, and value addition to strengthen food security. Overall, vegetable production in Kurram holds significant promise for poverty reduction and empowerment of rural communities, contingent upon supportive policies, institutional backing, and sustainable practices.
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Hak Cipta (c) 2025 Farhan Ahmad, Ali Sher

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