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
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
Punjab halts seed supply to Balochistan as national shortage deepens, NA panel intervenes
Only 4,000 tonnes of certified seed available against 68,000-tonne demand; fertiliser prices surge above Rs15,000 per bag, Standing Committee on National Food Security informedÂ
Pakistan developing National Olive Plan 2030 to boost sustainable cultivation, says food minister
Rana Tanveer Hussain says initiative to enhance exports, conserve water, and promote rural growth
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
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 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%
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
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.
Punjab government reviews wheat policy amid declining production and market instability
Officials highlight delays in key reforms and propose measures to stabilize wheat supply chain, addressing farmer challenges
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.
Pakistan, US agree to strengthen agricultural trade and cooperation
Talks focus on crop research, livestock improvement, dairy sector growth, and export expansion of mangoes and horticultural products
Wheat woes – Our need and inability to grow more
Severely hit by climate change and a weak supply-chain, Pakistan’s most important crop is under threat
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
Flour prices rise sharply in Karachi, fueling concerns about food inflation
Wholesale wheat now costs Rs90/kg, while flour prices surge, amid government assurances of sufficient stocks