Pakistan orders feasibility study on rice planters
Officials said rice planters could raise yields by up to 15%; the government will study costs and export effects in Punjab and Sindh.
Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema ordered a feasibility study after officials briefed him that rice planters could raise yields by up to 15% and reduce production costs per kilogram. The review will focus on major rice-growing areas, particularly in Punjab and Sindh.
The study is to assess economic viability, possible export effects and cost-sharing among federal and provincial governments and farmers. The government said any investment would depend on the study finding a viable case; the 15% figure is an official estimate, not a measured result.
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| Potential yield increase | Up to 15%, officials’ estimate |
| Study geography | Major rice-growing areas, particularly Punjab and Sindh |
| Study scope | Economic viability, cost effectiveness, export impact, cost-sharing |
| Investment decision | Conditional on feasibility study |
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