Pakistan’s wheat production declines 10% for Rabi Season 2024-25

Wheat yield for the ongoing season estimated at 28.42 million tons, falling short of target by 5.16 million tons

Farmers threaten to reduce wheat cultivation next year, millers demand deregulation of procurement

Government's sudden cessation of wheat procurement caused prices to drop to as low as Rs2,200 per 40kg in most areas of Punjab

Pakistan’s rice sector defy challenges, poised for record exports despite India’s return

Overall rice exports rise by 21.78%, set to surpass 773,000 tonnes in FY25; Basmati exports dominate EU and UK markets, capturing 67% share

Pakistan’s agri exports hit by ongoing protests in Sindh, business leaders demand action

Around 250 containers of potatoes stranded on roads in Interior Sindh, disrupting export commitments to the Middle East and Far East, and threatening perishable goods due to road blockages

Balochistan High Court rules agricultural income tax falls under provincial jurisdiction

Top court’s decision strengthens provincial authority over agricultural taxation, limiting FBR's role

Farmers to halt wheat sowing next year unless govt sets fair support price, warns Pakistan Kissan Ittehad 

PKI Central President criticises government’s response to the agriculture sector, particularly the inadequacy of recently announced Rs15 billion package for farmers

Farmers reject Punjab govt’s Rs15b relief package

Farmers cultivated wheat on the request of Maryam Nawaz, but now the government is turning a blind eye to their plight, says Alliance President

PM Shehbaz directs overhaul of agriculture sector to boost productivity

PM raises concerns over service companies meant to assist small-scale farmers but lacking oversight and failing to deliver

U.S. cotton exports to India surge as China demand falls

U.S. cotton exports to India rise to 155,260 running bales from 25,901 a year earlier between February and April

Punjab announces Rs15bn wheat support package amid farmer protests

Approximately 550,000 wheat farmers to receive direct financial aid, irrigation and other fixed taxes exempted for ongoing year; growers criticise govt measures, claim relief favours mill owners, influential figures

Punjab urges IRSA to strictly follow 1991 Water Accord for Kharif 2025

Irrigation Department says Punjab faces 20% shortfall; urges IRSA to convene Advisory Committee meeting to reach consensus on reservoir operations 

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 Sindh 

Punjab government directs deregulation of wheat market

CM allows interprovincial movement of wheat, procurement to be handled through private sector

Govt to withdraw 18% sales tax on local cotton, yarn, and grey cloth

PM’s committee agrees to remove tax on local cotton products to support industry, subject to IMF’s consent; final decision expected soon

Pakistan’s maize exports crash 87.19%

Food ministry issues new SOPs to address falling corn export