ISLAMABAD, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s wheat production for the Rabi 2025–26 season is estimated at 29.31 million metric tons, cultivated over 9.385 million hectares, officials said on Tuesday, as the government reviewed crop performance and set targets for the upcoming Kharif season.
The estimate was shared at a meeting of the Federal Committee on Agriculture chaired by Rana Tanveer Hussain, who oversees the country’s food security and agricultural policy.
Officials said wheat output remains broadly stable, while production of other Rabi crops showed mixed trends. Onion production was estimated at 2.70 million tons, slightly lower than last year, while tomato output declined nearly 12% to 555,720 tons due to reduced cultivation area.
Potato production rose sharply by 23.2% year-on-year to 12.17 million tons, reflecting improved yields and acreage. Gram output also surged 52.4% to 262,030 tons, indicating recovery in pulse production.
The committee set production targets for major Kharif crops for 2026–27, aiming for rice output of 9.17 million tons, maize at 9.77 million tons and sugarcane at 80.3 million tons. Cotton production was targeted at 9.64 million bales, alongside smaller targets for pulses and vegetables.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department informed the meeting that above-average rainfall in March and early April had improved water availability, although soil moisture remains under stress in key agricultural regions due to earlier dry conditions.
Water availability for the Kharif season is projected at 67.45 million acre-feet, with officials urging efficient water management, particularly in southern regions.
Authorities warned that expected rain, windstorms and hail in the coming weeks could disrupt harvesting of Rabi crops, especially in upper and central parts of the country.
Officials said seed availability for rice and maize remains adequate, while fertilizer supply, particularly urea, is expected to remain stable due to sufficient domestic production and stocks.
A representative of the State Bank of Pakistan said agricultural credit is projected to rise 19% to Rs3.06 trillion in fiscal year 2026, supporting farm investment and productivity.
Addressing the meeting, Hussain said improving per-acre yields and adopting modern farming techniques are critical to ensuring long-term food security, while noting that affordability remains a key concern for low-income households.
He added that policy reforms, including the national wheat policy and broader agricultural transformation initiatives, aim to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains and enhance export competitiveness.
The committee expressed satisfaction over the current food security outlook but stressed the need for continued investment in research, technology and coordination to sustain growth in the agriculture sector.