{
  "id": 16713583,
  "title": "Sindh taking practical measures to increase agricultural production: Sharjeel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/sindh-taking-practical-measures-to-increase-agricultural-production",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T05:37:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2040096/sindh-taking-practical-measures-to-increase-agricultural-production-sharjeel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi, October 27th, 2026 - Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has welcomed the rise in mustard, sesame, and canola farming. He believes the provincial government is taking concrete steps to aid farmers, cut agricultural expenses, and boost local crop production. \"Growing local edible oil will lessen reliance on imports, conserve the nation's foreign currency, and enhance farmers' earnings,\" Memon stated. According to a recent announcement, Sindh's mustard cultivation has expanded from 51,870 to 61,165 hectares, with similar growth seen in sesame and canola. The minister encouraged expanding mustard cultivation in lower Sindh regions, asserting that doing so could further boost agricultural output. He highlighted the government's priorities, including providing financial aid to farmers, subsidies on fertilizers, promoting modern farming equipment, and efficient use of irrigation resources. Memon disclosed that financial assistance is given via the Benazir Hari Card, and DAP fertilizer subsidies are part of the extra Rs14.9 billion relief package for farmers. The Sindh government vowed to keep supporting farmers, bolster the agricultural sector, and increase local production, ensuring farmers thrive and the country reduces its dependency on edible oil imports.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Welcoming the increase in the cultivation of mustard, sesame and canola crops, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said the provincial government is taking practical measures to provide financial assistance to farmers, reduce agricultural costs and increase local agricultural production. “An increase in the local production of edible oil will help reduce dependence on imports,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}