Vol. 4 No. 4 (2021): Pakistan Journal of International Affairs
Articles

ROLE OF LIVESTOCK IN DAIRY ECONOMY IN SELECTED DISTRICTS OF BALOCHISTAN PROVINCE

Published 2021-12-31

Abstract

Cross-section research was used. Jaffarabad and Quetta were chosen for this research. Three hundred (300) livestock farmers were randomly selected. One hundred-fifty (150) livestock farmers from each district. Chi-Square test was run based on p<0.05 level. Finding reveals that (60%) of respondents fell into the 26 to 40 years’ age categories. Vast majority (92%) of the respondents remained illiterate, the majority (77%) of the respondents were by gender male. Chi-Square technique was used in this research based on (p ≤0.05) level. Chi-Square values were highly significant in Jaffarabad district like (Pearson Chi-Square=12.645a), (Likelihood Ratio=15.467) and (Linear-by-Linear Association= 1.031) receptively. Chi-Square values was also significant in Quetta district like (Pearson Chi-Square=33.621a), (Likelihood Ratio=35.924) and (Linearby-Linear Association= 23.119) receptively as district-wise based on statistically significant at 5%. Based on the achieved outcome this study recommended that Balochistan government should develop the dairy product marketing mechanism at national and international level. Incentives and rewards should be given for front-line livestock workers at departmental level. Familiarize the latest technology in the livestock department with the provincial government.