Production Constraints of Soybean in Upland Balochistan

摘要

This survey was conducted in Pishin district of Balochistan from ten soybean growers. The purpose of the survey was to find out the constraints in the cultivation of soybean in the area. A variety of constraints were having cumulative effect on this crop yield and return. The common general constraints on soybean cultivation prevailed in the area were divided into three categories i.e., socio-economic constraints, technical constraints and institutional constraints. Results indicated that major socio-economic constraints were, crop disposal at reasonable price (Rs. 500/mond) and shortage of capital. Major technical constraints causing low yield (400 kg acre^-1) were, water stress and less information about soybean agronomic practices, while the institutional constraints were, lack of monitoring of crop and lack of extension campaign about the crop.