Pakistan’s capacity-building program expands as 224 agriculture graduates head to China for advanced training
Under the Prime Minister’s initiative, the third batch of trainees departs for China to gain expertise in modern agricultural techniques and contribute to Pakistan’s food security
Sindh launches Rs55.9bn wheat cultivation support under Benazir Hari Card Programme
400,000 farmers to receive financial aid for 2.26 million acres; 50,000 cards to be issued this month
Pakistan’s 2025 floods inflict $1.4 billion damage, agriculture sector hardest hit: report
Punjab 1.3 million acres of crops submerged; agricultural output may drop 15–20%, potentially reducing GDP by 0.5–1.0%
Federal govt approves wheat policy 2025–26, fixes support price at Rs3,500 per 40kg
6.2 million tons to be procured for national reserves; restrictions on inter-provincial movement of wheat lifted
Pakistan’s 7th Agricultural Census shows 97% of farmers own less than 12.5 acres of landÂ
Census reveals only 16,958 landlords own more than 100 acres of land, accounting for 6.2% of the total agricultural land
Agri income tax collection to begin July 2025 with retrospective effect from January
All provinces pass respective laws to ensure the new tax is applicable to small farmers and commercial agriculture.
Wheat growers face falling prices, fear further declines in deregulated market
Govt distances itself from direct market intervention due to IMF deal; current rates range from Rs2,200 to Rs2,390 per 40 kg in Punjab and SindhÂ
Punjab to offer Rs3,000 fertilizer subsidy for wheat growers in Rabi season
Subsidy program aims to reduce production costs for farmers, benefiting up to 98% of Punjab's wheat growers.
Govt announces closure of PASSCO, wheat price controls scrapped
NA members voice concerns over the impact on farmers and warn of market manipulation risks as the government winds down wheat procurement efforts
Pakistan’s cotton output drops 34% below target amid climate and pest challenges
Production falls to 6.8 million bales in 2025–26 against target of 10.18 million bales
Govt sets wheat production target of 29.678 million tons for upcoming Rabi season
Federal Committee on Agriculture reviews Kharif crop performance, sets targets for Rabi Season 2025–26
PM Sharif forms committee to address rising fertilizer prices
Committee to review the impact of high DAP and urea prices and recommend solutions, as the government explores indigenous gas supply options for fertilizer plants
Pakistan’s agriculture sector achieves 6.25% growth in FY2024
Production of key crops surged by 16.82 percent, driven by substantial increases in cotton, rice, and wheat outputs
Sindh leads in cotton yield as Punjab’s production falls 36%
Punjab records 2.71m bales, Sindh 2.8m; early sowing, climate boost Sindh’s output
Sindh defers 45% agriculture income tax for one year, restores 15% rate through new ordinance
IMF-agreed tax reform delayed until July 2025; Punjab earlier issued similar notification