Wheat farmers warn march on Islamabad if demands not met

LAHORE: Farmers in Lahore has warned of marching towards Islamabad if the government did not fix wheat prices at Rs 4000/ maund, ARY News reported.

As per details, the farmers staged protest in Lahore as the government failed to fix the wheat prices.

Chairman Kisan Ittehad Khalid Hussain Baath demanded the government to fix the price of wheat at Rs 4000 per 40kg, otherwise the protest will spread towards the federal capital Islamabad.

It is worth mentioning here that Punjab government earlier announced a major relief for wheat farmers by allowing the free movement of wheat within and outside the province.

As per details, farmers can now transport wheat across provincial borders without restrictions, enabling them to sell their produce in the most profitable markets.

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For the first time, the private sector will be allowed to procure wheat, providing farmers with more options to sell their produce and potentially leading to better prices.

Moreover, the deregulation of the wheat market is expected to increase competition among buyers, which could lead to higher prices for farmers and improved market dynamics.

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on wheat procurement policy to assess the pre-harvest wheat production situation.

She lauded the farmers of Punjab for achieving record-breaking production and extended heartfelt appreciation for their dedication.

The meeting highlighted the Punjab government’s initiative of distributing 1,000 tractors free of cost to farmers, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity.