ASSESS THE DROUGHT DYNAMICS AND ITS IMPACT ON LIVESTOCK SECTOR: FOOD SECURITY PROSPECTS IN BALOCHISTAN, PAKISTAN

Abstract

This study was assessing the drought dynamics and its impact on the livestock sector within terms of food security prospects in three selected districts of Balochistan. Descriptive design was used. 3 districts such as Chaghi, Jhal Magsi, and Killa Abdullah were selected. Three hundred (300) livestock farmers in drought prone districts were selected through random sampling. One hundred (100) respondents from each district were selected. Cronbach's Alpha program range was .88 to .79. Pearson Chisquare tests were carried out. SPSS used for data breakdown. P-value was considered significant at p<0.05 level. Results revealed that the majority (72%) of the selected livestock farmers fell into 21-40 years’ age groups. More than half (52%) of respondents were illiterate. Majority 89% of the respondents were male Highly significant variances were found three (3) out of three (3) items regarding drought dynamics, livestock trends and food security prospects. Food security nutrition theme should be promoted by using livestock enlargement so as to enhance the livelihood options of livestock farmers. Modern livestock practices should be arranged so as to scale up livestock farmer indigenous professional skills. A wide-ranging livestock initiatives and strategies should be settled so as to minimize the magnitude of upcoming drought spell and alleviate or combat the drought resilient at province level.