Pakistani’s prolonged periods of drought and population growth has notably strained its water resources. The wells farmers have been drilling to obtain groundwater have high concentrations of salt. Thus, these saline/sodic and sodic groundwaters coupled with inappropriate farming practices has led to a marked decline in Pakistan’s agricultural sector over the past twenty years. With every irrigation, the soil is being cumulatively damaged.
Bad soil and water will limit the productivity of Pakistani farmers. Moreover, unsophisticated treatment of livestock and general management of facilities and operations also reduce the ability for farmers to make the most of their land.
Through a combination of our unique technology, modern equipment, and advanced management practices, Sweetwater brings solutions to the Pakistani farmer that can elevate his performance.
Sweetwater is planning a series of projects in Pakistan in the following areas:
Public-Private partnership of government-owned livestock vaccination production facility to improve quality and distribution of much needed livestock vaccines;
Improvement of marginal soil and water for increased crop production;
Bio-Gas Development for large dairy operations and smaller village owned facilities;
Beef production operations;
Dairy production and processing;
Use of modern tunnel farms and drip irrigation for off-season vegetable production;
And, cold chain storage of vegetables and fruits for processing.
Recent News
Food insecurity impacts half of Pakistanis: report
Recent news confirms the need for Sweetwater expertise and applications in the dairy sector. Price hikes of around 25% are expected in particular milk and yogurt products, and reports of adulterated milk have surfaced. Unrest among producers was also evident, indicating new approaches are needed to keep pace with economic development goals.
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