Impact of Tenancy Status on Wheat Productivity in Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Impact of Tenancy Status on Wheat Productivity in Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Sajad Ali1*, Naeem Ur Rehman Khatak1, Shahab E. Saqib2 and Saleem ur Rehman1
ABSTRACT
This study aims to evaluate the impact of farmers’ tenancy status on wheat productivity in selected districts of Central Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. In this context, 350 wheat growers were purposively selected with 150 landowners and 200 tenants in the study area. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed. Furthermore, to estimate wheat productivity, differences in wheat productivity and socio-economic factors between owner and tenant wheat growers, a log-log regression model and an independent unpaired sample t-test was used in conjunction with face-to-face interview schedule. In addition, a dummy variable was added to the production function to analyze the impact of tenancy status on wheat productivity. The results revealed that majority (57.1%) of the wheat growers in the study were rented land for their farming and livelihood. Land preparation, fertilizers, chemicals, and irrigation were significant factors influencing wheat productivity for owner cultivators, whereas age, household size, land preparation, fertilizers, chemicals, and irrigation were significant factors influencing wheat productivity for tenant wheat growers. The statistical value of the dummy variable revealed that the owner wheat growers had higher productivity (almost 10%) than tenant wheat growers. Furthermore, the t-test confirmed the differences in the productivity and socio-economic factors between owner and tenant wheat growers. As a result of the findings, more attention should be paid to tenant wheat growers in central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the majority of tenant have small holdings and lack of access to agricultural inputs, credits, and extension services. Furthermore, the study suggests, policies that should provide tenants with improved access to land and secure tenure be implemented.
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