AGRICULTURE and FORESTRY CSS SYLLABUS (100 MARKS)
AGRICULTURE and FORESTRY CSS SYLLABUS is divided into 2 parts. Each part is 50 marks. First part is focused on agriculture and second part is forestry.
Part-I: Agriculture (50 Marks)
I. Concept of Integrated Agriculture:
Components of natural resources as bases for agriculture production (Land, Water, Biological, Environmental, Solar, Energy).
II. Challenges in Pakistan’s Agriculture:
Present scenario and future prospects. Analytical overview: issues and strategies for improvement of crop management, livestock management, fisheries, cottage industry, resource management, and rural development. Institutions and policies: issues and options.
III. Elements of Climate and their Relationship with Crop Growth:
Farming Systems, biological nitrogen fixation, soil profile, structure and texture, soil fertility, soil erosion and conservation, water logging, and salinity.
IV. Genetic Improvement for Crop Production:
GMO crops, seed production technology.
V. Horticulture:
Floriculture, landscaping, pests and diseases of agriculture crops and their control, integrated pest management.
VI. Rainfed and Irrigated Agriculture:
Agriculture mechanization, land tenure and land reforms, role of agriculture in national economy.
Part-II: Forestry (50 Marks)
I. Forest, Rangelands, and Wildlife:
Importance and significance.
II. Forest Management and Utilization:
Wood-based industries in Pakistan, silviculture.
III. Range Management and Utilization
IV. National and International Forest Wealth Statistics
V. Role of Wildlife as Value Addition to Forestry
VI. Forest-Based Wildlife Resources of Pakistan and Their Management:
Eco-tourism.
VII. Forestry, Agroforestry, Social Forestry, and Forest Biometrics
VIII. Socio-Economic and Ecological Impact of Man-Made Forests
IX. Watershed Management:
Role of forests in prevailing climate change dilemma.
X. National Forest Laws and Policies at National Level:
Biodiversity and environment.