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New service called `Ba Khabbar Kisaan’ developed to improve outputs

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): A cellular operator in the country has developed an innovative mobile based Value Added Service (VAS)called `Ba Khabbar Kisaan’ to inform farmers relating to their crops, sellers and buyers and even weather. Pakistan is an agrarian economy and this sector accounts for21 % of the GDP, employs 45 % of the country’s workforce and provides livelihood to 60 % of our rural community. But, in recent years, agricultural output has been affected due to many factors i.e. growing urbanization, climate change, and water shortage amongst others.