Abstract:
The study was conducted in district Swat during 2007 to assess the degree of inequalities existing among rural rice farmers` income and land holdings. To this end, primary data was collected through structured questionnaire using a sample of one hundred rice farmers allocating to three tehsils selected purposively, each comprising three villages selected on the basis of proportional s ampling technique. Lorenz curve approached G ini-coefficient w as used for the measurement of inequality in farmers` income and land holdings. The results obtained from Lorenz square box and Gini-coefficient indicated higher degree of inequality existing among farmers` income and size of land holdings. Based on the findings of the study, appropriate land reforms` structure should be introduced. Government should give incentives to poor farmers for increasing their income which will reduce these inequalities.
Page(s):
187-189
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Year: 2008