PM directs comprehensive reforms to modernise agriculture sector
LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the greater activation of agricultural research institutions to promote the development of the country’s agriculture sector and bring research activities in line with international standards. The prime minister chaired a meeting to review agricultural sector reforms and progress on government policy measures aimed at increasing…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed a series of comprehensive reforms aimed at modernising Pakistan's agriculture sector. During a meeting to review progress on government policy measures, the prime minister emphasised the importance of activating agricultural research institutions and aligning them with international standards.
He prioritised providing support to small and medium-scale farmers to increase per-acre productivity, directing certified companies to ensure the provision of quality seeds. The prime minister also ordered the preparation of a comprehensive national system for estimating crop production in consultation with all stakeholders. Additionally, he stressed the importance of integrating the experience of students who returned from agricultural training programs in China and approved reforms at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) to bring them in line with international standards.
The reforms are part of the Agriculture Innovation and Growth Plan 2026-27, which focuses on financial facilitation for farmers, provision of agricultural machinery, modern technology, research, capacity building, and food security.
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