President Zardari Advocates for Fair Wheat Prices and Food Security

President Asif Ali Zardari recently highlighted the pressing need to ensure fair prices for wheat, timely interventions, and enhancements in the procurement process to support the interests of farmers in the country. During a meeting addressing wheat procurement issues, President Zardari, accompanied by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and other senior officials, discussed the challenges faced by farmers in wheat procurement and 'bar dana' distribution.

Zardari expressed his concerns over the difficulties farmers encounter in obtaining reasonable prices for their wheat crops and accessing wheat procurement bags. He emphasized the significance of supporting and motivating farmers to boost wheat production in the nation, as a large portion of the population resides in rural areas, and fair wheat prices would stimulate the rural economy.

Furthermore, President Zardari stressed the importance of maintaining strategic food reserves for food security and meeting future food demands. He proposed providing soft loans to the private sector for constructing silos and modern storage facilities to meet the food needs of the growing population. Zardari also highlighted the necessity of accurate crop data for making timely policy decisions and forecasting the country's future food requirements. Additionally, he recommended deregulating the agriculture sector to foster growth and efficiency.

President Zardari's advocacy for fair wheat prices, improved procurement processes, and strategic food reserves underscores the critical importance of supporting farmers and ensuring food security in the nation. His proposals for soft loans for storage facilities and deregulation of the agriculture sector aim to address the challenges faced by farmers and enhance the efficiency of the agricultural industry. By prioritizing these initiatives, President Zardari aims to boost wheat production, stimulate the rural economy, and secure the nation's food supply for the future.