There are more than 21,000 tube wells in operation, contributing to the rapid decline in groundwater reserves. All aspects of agrochemical use, including handling, storage, use, and disposal, are cause for concern. Little attention has been paid to integrated pest management approaches. The strategy for agriculture includes measures to improve water management practices and marketing, provision of research and extension services, training in the use of agrochemicals, and reorienting and improving service delivery at the community level. Range-based livestock production systems are one of the major sources of livelihood for people in rural areas.
Animals are low in productivity and prone to a variety of diseases.
The uplands of Balochistan are characterized by flocks of sheep and goats and the seasonal movements of the people who tend them. It is a traditional way of life, full of cultural and social traditions and characterized by established seasonal migratory patterns. It is more than a romantic image. These people may have few options open to them. They are not organized and have no voice in resource management.