The agriculture sector in Pakistan is experiencing significant challenges, with the cost of production doubling since 2023 while commodity prices for major crops like wheat, cotton, and maize have dropped by 25%. Farmers have faced difficulties due to black marketing of urea, leading to inflated prices. Despite high production levels, farmers are struggling to make ends meet. They had hoped for relief through increased wheat support prices, but government actions like importing wheat and raising gas prices have worsened the situation. The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad is calling for urgent government intervention, including wheat procurement at declared rates and ensuring affordable urea prices, to prevent further harm to farmers and safeguard national food security.
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