According to the senior official, 19.96 million tons of wheat are expected this year against last year’s record production of 20 million tons. Demand for wheat harvesting machines increasesThe main challenge during harvesting has been inclement weather that can lead to post-harvest losses. However, the sliding prices of wheat are also concerning, as in several markets of south Punjab prices have decreased to Rs1,100 per maund against support price of Rs1,300. He asked the Punjab chief minister to immediately start purchase of wheat through the food department to help stabilise the price. Spokesman of Kissan Board Pakistan was also perturbed over the delay in initiation of wheat procurement drive by the provincial food department.

Source: The Express Tribune April 14, 2018 06:11 UTC