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Title: Explore the Economic Significance of the Dhakki Date Industry in the Local Region, Including its Contribution to Employment, Income Generation, and Overall Economic Development
Authors: Imran Qazi, Qazi Shoaib Ali, Muhammad Saad, Zeeshan Ahmad, Muhammad Usman Khanb, Muhammad Kamran Rabbi, Mujeeb ur Rahman
Journal: Indus Journal of Bioscience Research (IJBR)
| Category | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 2024-10-01 | 2025-12-31 |
Publisher: Indus Education and Research Network
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2023
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Language: English
Keywords: farming practicesEmployment OpportunitiesDate palmsDhakki datesDry fruits
Background: The cultivation of Dhakki dates has enormous economic significance in the surrounding area, contributing significantly to employment, income generation, and overall economic development.
Objectives: This study investigated the economic significance of the Dhakki date industry in the local region, with a focus on its contribution to employment, income generation, and overall economic development.
Methods: Through a comprehensive research approach, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources, significant numerical values were obtained.
Results: The findings revealed that date farming had created 2520 jobs for date farmers, 30240 jobs for laborers, 35 jobs for merchants and wholesalers, and 78 jobs for exporters. In terms of income generation, small-scale farmers earned an average annual income ranging from 25,00,000 to 35,00,000 PKR, while large-scale farmers generated an average annual income ranging from 70,00,000 to 80,00,000 PKR. These figures highlighted the substantial contributions of the Dhakki date industry to employment and income generation in the past. Moreover, the study emphasized the importance of cultivation practices and processing techniques in maximizing productivity and enhancing marketability.
Conclusion: The findings of this research provided valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and supporting the past growth and development of the Dhakki date industry.
To explore the economic significance of the Dhakki date industry in the local region, including its contribution to employment, income generation, and overall economic development.
A descriptive research design was adopted, utilizing a mixed-methods approach combining primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was collected through field visits, surveys, and in-depth interviews with stakeholders. Secondary data was gathered from government reports, industry publications, and academic studies. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data.
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A[Data Collection: Field Visits, Surveys, Interviews, Secondary Sources] --> B[Data Analysis: Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis];
B --> C[Findings and Discussion];
C --> D[Conclusion and Implications];
The Dhakki date industry significantly contributes to employment and income generation in the local region. Effective cultivation practices, such as selecting high-yielding varieties, proper irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and optimized harvesting, are crucial for maximizing productivity and quality. Processing techniques, including cleaning, sorting, dehydration, packaging, quality control, and value-added product creation, enhance marketability. The dominance of dried dates in distribution highlights consumer preference and market trends.
Date farming has created 2520 jobs for date farmers and 30240 jobs for laborers. Small-scale farmers earn an average annual income of 25,00,000 to 35,00,000 PKR, while large-scale farmers earn 70,00,000 to 80,00,000 PKR. Dried dates (Chuwara) constitute 90% of the total distribution, while fresh dates account for 10%.
The Dhakki date industry is a vital economic driver in the local region, substantially contributing to employment, income generation, and overall economic development. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to support the industry's growth and foster sustainable economic development.
- Date farming has created 2520 jobs for date farmers. (Confirmed by Table 1)
- Laborers have contributed significantly to employment generation, with a total of 30240 jobs created. (Confirmed by Table 1)
- Dried dates (Chuwara) make up 90% of the total distribution. (Confirmed by Table 5)
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