Farmers to halt wheat sowing next year unless govt sets fair support price, warns Pakistan Kissan Ittehad

The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has threatened to stop wheat sowing from next year unless the government announces an appropriate support price for the crop.

Khokar expressed disappointment, stating that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had failed to meet with any farmer representatives despite the significant losses farmers have incurred due to climate change.

He further emphasised that despite requests from the chief minister, no real support had been extended to farmers who had worked diligently to grow more wheat.

“Farmers are being insulted by the advisers of the Punjab chief minister, while they are the ones ensuring food security for the country,” Khokar added.

According to Khokar, farmers are facing financial ruin due to taxes, a lack of subsidies, and the absence of proper compensation for their crops. As a result, many farmers have been forced to stop agricultural activities.

“Neither the Prime Minister nor the Punjab Chief Minister are addressing the core issues affecting farmers,” he stated. He warned that if the government does not rectify the situation, farmers will not sow wheat next year.

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