Sindh Agriculture News
The Sindh government has announced a wheat support price of Rs 3,500 per maund for the current season. The move aims to support farmers and strengthen the agriculture sector before the procurement drive begins.
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the government has set a wheat procurement target of 1 million metric tons. He said this decision shows the government’s strong support for farmers and its focus on agricultural growth.
Sindh Govt Fixes Wheat Support Price, Farmers Get Relief
The government has removed the wheat sales limit and ended the rule of five bags per acre. Farmers can now sell more wheat at official procurement centers. This step will reduce problems for small farmers and improve their access to better prices.
Sindh Govt Fixes Wheat Price at Rs 3,500, Targets 1 Million Ton Procurement
The minister said the new policy will help small farmers. It gives them equal access to government buying centers. Farmers can now sell their wheat without limits. This will help them get better prices.
Authorities will speed up the procurement campaign. They will focus on districts with low wheat collection. The goal is to meet the 1 million ton target on time.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said Sindh Bank gives fuel subsidies to farmers within one day. He called this system transparent and efficient. He added that quick payments worth millions have increased farmers’ trust.
The Sindh government will improve monitoring at procurement centers. Officials will check the process closely. They will stop middlemen from interfering. Farmers will get the full support price without delays or deductions.
To further strengthen the procurement process, the Sindh government is expected to enhance monitoring mechanisms at wheat procurement centers to ensure transparency and prevent exploitation of farmers. Officials have been directed to maintain strict oversight so that middlemen do not interfere, and farmers receive the officially announced support price without delays or deductions.
