ISLAMABAD: Experts strongly recommended the government to reconsider the issue of wheat support price which was lastly fixed by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet.
Among others, Khan Faraz, agricultural expert and former Secretary, Pakistan Tobacco Board told media on Saturday that the government has made stride to ensure sufficient wheat production through campaign, subsidies and support prices.
He stated that Pakistan is vulnerable to impact of climate change. Erratic rainfall, rising temperature and water scarcity are constant treats to the agriculture sector. The challenges can be turned into opportunities but that requires an informed and consistent approach on the national scales.
In view of the above, the government is requested to reconsider the issue of wheat support price which was lastly fixed by the ECC in March 2023. That is no longer workable, Khan Faraz added.
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