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Introduction
The Department of Livestock and Dairy Development in FATA was established in
1968-69 with a focus on prevention and cure of diseases, breed stock improvement
through artificial insemination (cattle and buffaloes), introduction of rams
(goat and sheep) and undertaking developmental activities. The department is
headed by a deputy director with his representative offices in each agency. The
major responsibility has evolved into focusing on improving production of milk,
meat, egg production and other livestock products, undertaking curative and
preventive measures, synthetic breed improvement. As a public-private
partnership initiative, the department facilitates open auction in designated
places through local administration on annual basis.
Strengths and Opportunities in the Sector
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Livestock is one of the few
indigenous economic opportunities which have a real potential to improve in
relatively short time the social and economic conditions of the area.
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Improvement of fodder and
feed situation would also pave the way for commercialization of the sector and
strengthening of the livestock products based industries.
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There is a high level of
awareness and interest about improvement of the sector in all tribes.
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There is a good potential
for substantial improvement of fodder and feed.
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Livestock along with
agriculture forms a major component of the subsistence economy of FATA.
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Rights and benefits of
local tribes and clans over livestock and grazing grounds can be considered as
a good basis of resource sustainability.
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Veterinary institutions
spanning over a wide area can be of real value with
appropriate inputs.
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High demand for livestock
and poultry sector development exists as an incentive for conversion from
subsistence towards sustainable commercial livestock and poultry production
for better economic returns.
Development Strategy
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Strengthening of extension
services to intensify and diversify livestock production systems through
adoption of appropriate technologies and alternative resource management
practices
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Improvement of access of
local people to markets, social services and rural infrastructures
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Build capacity and develop
human resources for all stakeholders i.e. farmers, government, nongovernmental
organizations, communities, producers, businessmen, financial institutions
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Enable the decision makers
and implementers to fulfil their task through reliable data, knowledge base
(studies, research, indigenous knowledge management etc) and statistical data
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Raise awareness both at
policy and grass root levels about the importance of the sector for improved
livelihood and to secure required funds for sector development
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Provision of rural savings
and credit services for on farm income generation activities and micro
enterprises.
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Data base and Livestock
Management Information systems (LMIS) and Resource mapping
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