Hina Fatima

Co- Supervisor: Dr. M. Azeem Khan

Significance of Research:

The focal purpose of present study is to identify the factors which influence the technical efficiency and productivity of wheat crop in Pakistan. In recent years, new immerging problem arises in Pakistan is the implication of BT and Non BT Cotton on wheat Yield. Furthermore, with the importance of wheat cultivation in Pakistan, how farmers can be able to acquire the maximum level of wheat produced per unit of land.

Data Collection:

This study is based on formal survey data. Data is collected from farm managers .The instrument used is the “questionnaire”. The population of this research encompasses the area of Rahim Yar Khan. Sample will be drawn from purposively selected farms.

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