Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain praises farmers for boosting productivity, highlighting the government’s Rs4,500 wheat support price proposal and six-million-tonne strategic reserve plan.
Islamabad, November 3, 2026: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has commended farmers for achieving an impressive wheat yield of 70 maunds per acre, calling it a major achievement for the country’s agricultural sector.
Addressing the ‘Sarsabz Ki Jeet’ event organised by Fatima Fertilizer, the minister said improved productivity reflected the benefits of quality seeds, balanced fertiliser application and modern farming techniques.
He noted that higher per-acre yields could strengthen national food security, reduce reliance on imports and create opportunities for wheat exports and foreign exchange earnings.
The minister congratulated high-performing farmers and appreciated the contributions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Agriculture Minister Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Kirmani and the Punjab Agriculture Department.
He also praised Fatima Fertilizer for supporting farmer training, promoting balanced fertiliser use and sharing modern agricultural knowledge. According to the minister, several award-winning farmers had secured provincial and district-level positions using Sarsabz Nitrophos and CAN fertilisers.
Pakistan’s wheat policy and agricultural initiatives
Rana Tanveer Hussain said the government’s agricultural priorities included increasing crop productivity, lowering production costs, improving farmers’ incomes and strengthening food security.
He highlighted the proposed wheat support price of Rs4,500 per maund under the National Wheat Policy, alongside plans to maintain strategic reserves of up to six million metric tonnes.
The minister also outlined initiatives involving agricultural financing, the National Seed Policy, the National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy and the establishment of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority.
Furthermore, the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) are advancing research through speed breeding, smart greenhouses and regenerative agriculture.
These initiatives aim to improve crop yields, restore soil health and promote efficient resource utilisation.
Emphasising farmers’ importance to national development, the minister called for stronger cooperation between the government, private sector, research institutions and farming communities.
He said recognising successful farmers through initiatives such as Sarsabz Ki Jeet could encourage innovation and accelerate the adoption of modern agricultural practices across Pakistan.