Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sample size for the sample survey conducted by Crop Reporting Service? Top
The sample size is 5500 (village segments) which is 23% of total villages in Punjab and land area is about 5% of total area..  
   
 What Sampling technique is used by Crop Reporting Service for sample selection? Top
Two stage random sampling technique is used for sample selection.  
   
What is sampling unit? Top
The crop area of village segment is the sampling unit.  
   
What is the subjective survey methodology for yield estimation? Top
The subjective survey methodology for yield estimation depends upon growers opinion survey, considering the seed quality, climatec conditions, irrigated water supply and visual judgement of the field staff.  
   
What is the objective survey methodology for yield estimation? Top

The objective survey methodology for yield estimation has following steps

  • preparation of index/ frame of concerned cropQ
  • selection of two random fields from each segment of the crop 
  • location of crop ( 8 feet x 6 feet)
  • harvesting / picking and threshing
  • Dryage
 
What number of estimates released by Crop Reporting Service in Kharif & Rabi seasons? Top
Number of estimates released by Crop Reporting Service in Kharif & Rabi seasons are 89.  
   
How many cost of production estimates released by Crop Reporting Service? Top
ؐMore than 31 cost of production estimates are released by Crop Reporting Service, Punjab.