Trend analysis of sugarcane area and yield in Pakistan. | [Science, Technology and Development • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Saira Batool: Social Sciences Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan

2. Nusrat Habib: Social Sciences Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan

3. Mubbashira Nazir: Social Sciences Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Sabeen Saddiqui: Social Sciences Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan

5. Samia Ikram: Horticultural Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

The present study was conducted to check the trend analysis of area and yield for sugarcane in Pakistan. The findings of the study are based on sugarcane area and yield of Pakistan by using the data from 1980-2013. Three models of trended analysis were applied but quadratic trend model was found most appropriate model for trend analysis of the present study. Forecasting was also done up to 2018 for checking the future outlook. Forecasted values are very close to actual values and have positive increasing trend in Pakistan for next upcoming 5 years (2014-18).

Page(s): 46-48

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Published: Journal: Science, Technology and Development, Volume: 34, Issue: 1, Year: 2015

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