Agrarian land is being converted into a non-agricultural sector, which is a matter of significant concern. This study aims to determine the factors responsible for the agrarian land conversion to the non-agricultural sector in Pakistan. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected for analysis. Quantitative data were collected from 608 farmers through a questionnaire survey, while qualitative data by in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study uses a logistic regression model and thematic analysis to determine the factors responsible for land conversion. Results show that farmers’ education, total landholding, urbanization, and the provision of government facilities positively influence land conversion. The ratio of irrigated land and production per acre were negatively associated with such land conversion. The qualitative data identified the push factors such as the social network of farmers, institutional and economic, while the pull factors included commercial opportunities, industrialization, and future expectations. Farmers should be assisted in diversifying their farm operations to generate multiple income streams, reducing the financial pressure that might lead to their selling land. Strict policies are also necessary to control the conversion of agrarian land into use for non-agricultural activities.

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从绿地到住房社会：揭开巴基斯坦农业用地转变背后的秘密


耕地正在转变为非农业部门，这是一个令人严重关切的问题。本研究旨在确定导致巴基斯坦耕地转变为非农业部门的因素。收集定性和定量数据进行分析。通过问卷调查的方式对608名农户收集定量数据，通过深度访谈和焦点小组讨论收集定性数据。该研究使用逻辑回归模型和主题分析来确定导致土地转变的因素。结果表明，农民受教育程度、土地总拥有量、城市化程度和政府设施的提供对土地流转有积极影响。灌溉面积和每英亩产量的比率与此类土地转变呈负相关。定性数据确定了农民的社会网络、制度和经济等推动因素，而商业机会、工业化和未来预期等拉动因素。应帮助农民实现农场经营多元化，以产生多种收入来源，减少可能导致其出售土地的财务压力。还需要采取严格的政策来控制耕地转用于非农业活动。