Pakistan’s cotton arrivals rise 9% YoY despite flooding risks
Punjab and Sindh bales volume reached 1.336 million by August 31, 2025, but experts warn of potential damage to crop from floods, which could impact Pakistan's textile exports
Flash floods estimated to destroy 60% of rice, 30% of sugarcane crops in Punjab, says Pakistan Business Forum
35% drop in cotton production expected; flood damages worsening economic crisis
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
Pakistan’s wheat cultivation shrinks 6.5%, raising food security concerns, says UN agency
Removal of minimum support price and low rates lead farmers to switch to more profitable crops; floods and dry conditions to affect future cultivation, warns FAO
Torrential rains, floods hit Punjab agriculture hard, strain rural economy
Maize, vegetables also hit as rural economy faces severe losses; PCGA estimates 800,000 acres of early cotton damaged, raising concerns over 2025-26 production target
Pakistan pledges full support to strengthen agricultural partnership with China
Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain highlights cooperation in technology, research, and climate-resilient farming
Satellite-based system to resolve disputes over cotton production data
CRS reports 609,000 bales in Punjab, PCGA records 301,000; initiative to improve accuracy and transparency; SIFC to oversee the project in collaboration with China and LIMS
Climate change, rains devastate 31,596 acres of farmland in KP
The floods saw massive damage to farmland at a time when the provincial government is trying to promote mountainous farming in the face of shrinking farm sizes
Pakistan introduces risk coverage scheme to boost credit access for small farmers
Government aims to provide loans up to Rs3 million to underserved farmers, with financial institutions protected against lending risks
Cotton arrivals drop 17% YoY, Punjab’s output sees sharp decline
Cotton arrivals nationwide stand at 887,400 bales as of Aug 15, with Punjab’s production down by 6%, while Sindh shows improvement; textile mills have purchased 806,000 bales
Pakistan, Iran agree to enhance agricultural trade and cooperation in landmark deal
Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain secures key commitments for rice, mango, meat, and maize exports, and for strengthening research collaboration
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
Govt launches “Agri Stack” plan to digitize Pakistan’s farming sector
Initiative aims to transform agriculture, empower farmers digitally; high-level consultation focused on farmer IDs, subsidies, crop insurance, and market access
Punjab reports 600,000+ bales of cotton harvested, disputes PCGA figures
Punjab’s Agriculture Department challenges PCGA’s cotton figures, citing higher harvest numbers backed by scientific reporting methods
Pakistan’s 7th Agricultural Census shows 97% of farmers own less than 12.5 acres of land
Census reveals only 16,958 landlords own more than 100 acres of land, accounting for 6.2% of the total agricultural land