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He said that the importance of increasing wheat production for Pakistan is beyond filling the plates. It is central to achieving the country’s economic stability and progress. Wheat is not just one crop. It is a life blood of Pakistan’s agricultural economy, which is an important food, which is especially 60-70 % of the total calories used in the poor.
Wheat feeds millions and is a sign of the country’s self -reliance. Nevertheless, for decades, the capacity of this important grain has been subjected to contradictory production, increasing imports and challenges of growing population.
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, which contributed about a quarter of the GDP and employed about 38 38 % of the labor force. The crown of the agricultural sector plays an important role. Increasing its production in rural economies, creating jobs, and providing income for millions of farmers and laborers who rely on agriculture for their livelihood.
Civilization and increasing income are diverse nutritional priorities, but wheat is important for the country’s food protection. However, the growing dependence on unstable international markets is forming an inappropriate landscape not only for the economy but also for the potential and extreme essence of our land.
The government has taken steps to ensure wheat production through planting campaigns, subsidies and prices. The results of these efforts have come out, with a remarkable milestone such as the 2020-21 season, when Pakistan achieved its highest wheat production 27.4 million tonnes, which 2 million compared to the previous year. There is a significant increase of tons. Nevertheless, the challenges remain.
In 2021-22, production was submerged in 1 million tonnes. For this year, the Federal Committee on Agriculture has presented wheat production at 26.81 million tonnes – which is one of the targets of 28.4 million tonnes but is a 1.6 % increase over the previous year.
2024 was a record -breaking year when wheat production reached 31.4 million tonnes, which increased by 11 % over the previous year. This increase was used as favorable conditions, increasing the use of certified seeds and used in planting areas, especially in Punjab. Such actions are proof of the capability of Pakistan’s agricultural sector when innovation and targeted policies are supported.
In recent years, Pakistan’s dependence on the import of wheat has pressured the critical reserves of its foreign exchange. Wheat consumption for a period of 2024-25 is expected to reach a high record of 31.2 million tonnes, increasing domestic production is very important. As a encouragement, the expected increase in production is predicted to limit the import of wheat to only 1 million tonnes.
Global examples of countries like Russia, which have been transferred from a large wheat importer as a prominent exporter, highlight the ability to change the targeted investment in agriculture. For Pakistan, policy reforms can pave the way for cooperation with private sector traders and enhance the flexibility and production system in trade.
Pakistan suffers from the effects of climate change. Abnormal rainfall, rising temperatures and water shortages are a constant risk to the agricultural sector. These challenges can be transformed into opportunities, but it requires a nationally aware and permanent approach with new ideas. What, for example, can the raining farming be taken from the underground water in the flooded plains?
Imagine a Pakistan where every farmer has more tools tools for further development. Every family has cheaper access to food. And every policy maker can easily breathe without worrying about imported bills. This vision begins with the golden poles of our wheat fields.
Surprisingly, a country that once proud of itself was self -sufficient in wheat, now is burdened with importing this basic grain. Between 2020 and 2023, the average exemption from average outpots between 2018 and 2020, severe floods in 2022 and increased demand for increased demand for population growth due Imported.
This change is the result of a combination of natural challenges such as climate change, systemic neglect, old farming methods and interests of interests, which prefers short -term stability more than long -term stability.
Wheat fields are more than a grain. It is a gold of gold. Wheat, a large cash crop, is capable of running rural livelihoods, promoting economic activity and ensuring a stable food supply for millions.
Farmers, wheat production, do not lose access to essential resources such as the backbone of wheat production, modern technology, standard seeds and water, fertilizer and financial support. Their abilities are unbearable and their livelihood is at risk. The nation tolerates the economic and social cost of dependence on imports.
A good infrastructure development is the approach of HBL Zara. It offers a comprehensive solution to Pakistan’s farmers with advice and assisting services, which is available in Sahiwal, Pakpatton, Sadhuk and Boriwala. The appointed agricultural experts serve as advisors and offer help to the farmers working in the fields, including machines for sectarian rent.
They empower farmers with new farming techniques – timely purchases – market prices and weather insights and illuminate them about the quality of international structures. More programs of this nature can accelerate the sharing and technical empowerment of the farmer’s knowledge in the field.
Pakistan needs a policy consistency with modern agricultural methods with farmers mechanism, education for education and direct access to the market. Only then can wheat once again become a symbol of stability, development and national pride.
By adopting agricultural tech innovations, improving farming methods and increasing the use of high production seeds, Punjab has set a new record of the largest wheat cultivation in the country’s history. According to the Agriculture Department, wheat has been sown over 17.4 million acres across Punjab, which has surpassed the previous record of 17.2 million acres set in 2014.
Imagine a Pakistan where every farmer has more tools tools for further development. Every family has cheaper access to food. And every policy maker can breathe easily, no need to worry about the import bill. This vision begins with the sinking golden poles of our wheat fields.
The author is a professional of communication and writes about technology, education and social issues. It can be arrived at Hadiazaid2021@gmail.com
