This study is an attempt to assess the performance of private s~<;tor in providing inputs to the farmers. The sample comprised 40 farmers with different farm sizes selectedfrQrn two villages of Faisalabad district. The findings of the study showed that private sector had large coverage oHarmers in providing inputs to them. The factors which mainly influenced farmer's decision to purchase inputs fn)rnprivate sector were availability of inputs on credit, easy access of farmers to inputs and their timely availabmty. Other factors associated with farmer's preference for purchasing of inputs from private sector were their gooQ,dealing, appropriate prices (due to competition among various private agencies\' better quality and correct weigt1tof inputs supplied. However, some of the private dealers were reported to be involved in various malpractices and were thus a source ot dissatisfaction among farmers. Key words: performance of private sector, supply of farm inputs
