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Directorate of Agriculture, Crop Reporting Service, Punjab was created as an independent organization with effect from 01-04-1978 in Agriculture Department in the Punjab. The crop Reporting Service is responsible for estimation of area, production and average yield of agricultural crops in the Punjab. The acreage and the yield of major and important minor crops are estimated through objective sample surveys, conducted in 1240 randomly selected villages all over the province. Estimates of other minor crops are compiled through subjective methods based on input-use, farmer’s interviews and assessment made by the field staff. Crop estimates indicating area and production of all major and minor crops are released according to crop forecast calendar designed in conformity with the requirements of the Federal Government.
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