Punjab Wheat Farmers Can Now Set Their Own Prices After Latest Policy

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a significant step toward agricultural reform by approving wheat deregulation and introducing a free-market policy across the province. This major decision lifts restrictions on the inter-provincial transportation of wheat, giving farmers access to wider and more competitive markets. “With the permission to transport wheat freely from Punjab, farmers will now be able to reap the full value of their harvest,” said the Chief Minister. Under this new policy, wheat procurement will now be managed by private sector players instead of the government — a first in Punjab’s history. The move is designed to encourage competition among buyers, improve price offerings, and expand market access for farmers. Officials say the deregulation effort is part of a broader strategy to promote agricultural growth and sustainability. The government praised farmers for achieving record wheat production this season. To further support growers, the administration has distributed 1,000 tractors free of charge. These reforms are seen as a shift toward empowering farmers and liberalizing the agricultural market in Punjab. With these changes, the Punjab government aims to set new standards in how agricultural commodities are traded, giving farmers more control and greater opportunities.