Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting in Karachi to accelerate wheat procurement for the 2025-26 rabi season [1].
Ensuring a stable food supply and supporting local farmers is critical for regional economic stability. By removing barriers for small growers, the government aims to maximize grain stocks and prevent shortages in the upcoming cycle.
The meeting, held April 15, 2026 [2], focused on reviewing current procurement levels and stock availability. Shah said officials must ensure that targets for the rabi 2025-26 season [1] are met in a timely manner to secure the province's food requirements.
As part of the new directives, small registered growers are now permitted to supply unlimited amounts of grain [3]. This policy shift is intended to incentivize smaller farmers, and streamline the collection process across the province.
Officials discussed the logistics of grain transport and storage to avoid bottlenecks during the harvest. The chief minister said that the procurement process must be handled efficiently to support the agricultural sector and maintain price stability for consumers.
Shah said there is a need for transparency in the procurement chain to ensure that farmers receive fair payments. The provincial government is prioritizing the synchronization of procurement targets with actual harvest yields to optimize stock management [3].
“Small registered growers are now permitted to supply unlimited amounts of grain.”
By removing supply caps for small-scale farmers, the Sindh government is attempting to broaden its procurement base and reduce reliance on larger intermediaries. This move suggests a strategic effort to stabilize the local wheat market and secure domestic reserves against potential price volatility or supply chain disruptions during the 2025-26 cycle.
