Under the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has rolled out a broad Agricultural Support package designed to bolster farmer welfare and stabilise the province’s wheat supply chain.
The Food Department has developed a detailed wheat policy aimed at delivering maximum financial benefit to growers. Officials said three-year-old wheat stocks were managed and utilised strategically to ease supply pressure and reduce the need for fresh procurement. Punjab only procured 100,000 tons of wheat from the federal agency PASSCO and maintained a firm no-imports stance to protect local producers from price volatility.
Authorities emphasised strict action against hoarding and transparent stock monitoring as central tools in stabilising the wheat market and increasing reliance on domestic production. The combined measures form a practical approach to market management under the Agricultural Support framework.
The government also announced direct relief measures for farmers affected by recent crises. Flood-affected growers received compensation of Rs20,000 per acre, amounting to a total relief package of Rs20 billion. In response to last year’s wheat price fluctuations, an additional Rs15 billion package provided Rs5,000 per acre to support cultivation costs. To modernise farming and lower operational expenses, authorities pledged distribution of 1,000 tractors valued at approximately Rs12 to 13 billion.
Officials said these steps reflect a unified strategy to ensure farmer prosperity, increase agricultural productivity and secure the future of Punjab’s rural economy. The Agricultural Support measures underline the provincial administration’s focus on protecting local growers and strengthening food security under the Chief Minister’s leadership.
