Farmers May Get Rs. 5,000 Per Bag Subsidy for Fertilizers
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The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research is investigating ways to assist farmers facing rising fertilizer prices ahead of the upcoming Rabi season. Punjab could provide a Rs. 3,000 per bag subsidy, whereas Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has already committed to a higher Rs. 5,000 per bag in-kind support, according to Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain. The minister stated the government is exploring measures to address supply and pricing issues in fertilizers.
During the committee meeting, officials highlighted record wheat sowing for the 2026-27 Rabi season and a proposed support price of Rs. 4,500 per 40 kilograms for rice. They also discussed the recent import of 50,000 tons of DAP fertilizer, welcomed by lawmakers. The committee expressed support for a standardized subsidy system across provinces and uniform fertilizer prices nationwide.
A proposal for exempting regulatory duties on imported grandparent and parent stock of chicks was endorsed after the Tariff Policy Board recommended forwarding it to the Federal Cabinet. The committee will invite the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to discuss this further in their next meeting. Additionally, the committee approved the Seed (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with amendments, and recommended it be passed by the National Assembly.
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