The Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has issued a stark caution that any hold-up in wheat procurement could create market distortions, allowing intermediary actors to exploit farmers by manipulating price differences.
His remarks were delivered while chairing a meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee in the capital city, according to an official information today. The committee convened to review ongoing wheat purchasing operations across the provinces, focusing on the timely readiness of systems, smooth market functions during the harvest, and the effective facilitation of the farming community at the grassroots level.
Hussain directed all relevant institutions to guarantee that procurement systems remain fully operational throughout the critical harvesting window to prevent potential exploitation.
He stressed that procurement mechanisms must be transparent, efficient, and fully accessible to ensure that growers in all wheat-producing regions can benefit without delay or exclusion.
Beyond the immediate harvest, the committee also deliberated on long-term strategies to enhance wheat productivity.
The minister highlighted the need to promote certified and improved seed varieties, encourage balanced fertiliser usage, and expand the adoption of modern mechanised farming practices.
These interventions, including laser land levelling, advanced sowing technologies, and modernised harvesting systems, were described as essential for increasing per-acre yield and strengthening national food resilience.
Hussain further emphasised the critical importance of coordinated federal and provincial efforts in agricultural extension services, farmer awareness campaigns, and the timely provision of agricultural inputs. He stated that institutional synergy is vital for translating policy into on-ground impact, particularly amid challenges posed by climate variability and global supply chain pressures.
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