Name : Nizam Ud Din

Group : Ex-Cadre

Topic : Prospects of Cultivation of Olive in Pakistan

“STATEMENT OF PROBLEM”

Pakistan is an attractive country for cultivation of olives due to its suitable

climate conditions, quality soil and ecological diversity. Around 10 Million acres
have already been identified for growing olive in the country including areas of
Peshawar, Mardan, Sawabi of KPK, however, there are several challenges
associated with the cultivation of olive in the above mentioned districts of KPK
i,e Lack of Awareness, Lack of Research, Limited Market Access, Water Scarcity
and Pests / Diseases.