Punjab's paddy cultivation exceeded 6 million acres, surpassing targets due to high-return Kissan Basmati despite low monsoons. While pests remain mostly controlled,...
Pakistan’s edible oil availability rose to 5.074 million tonnes in 2025-26, supported by higher imports and local production. Imports reached 4.524 million...
Pakistan is expected to have a comfortable wheat supply of 31.78 million tonnes against 31.66 million tonnes of demand in 2026-27. Domestic...
Pakistan’s rice exports rose 23% to $394 million in July-August 2026, with shipments increasing 18% to 657,663 tonnes. Basmati exports led growth,...
Pakistan plans to reduce oilseed and edible-oil import dependence by targeting $7.611 billion in annual import substitution by 2035-36. The draft policy...
Pakistan has allocated Rs20 billion for its FY2026-27 rice export competitiveness scheme. The shipment deadline is extended to September 30, 2026, while...
Pakistan completed its 2019–2025 rice productivity project, promoting mechanisation, water-efficient farming, smart agriculture and climate-resilient rice varieties through 50% cost-sharing support. The...
Pakistan’s wheat production increased to 29.61 million tonnes in Rabi 2025–26, supported by a 0.67 million-acre rise in cultivation, improved seed and...
Pakistan’s Punjab Agricultural Census 2024 shows wheat dominates with 20.65 million acres, while rice, cotton, sugarcane and maize are regionally concentrated in...