Faisalabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – April 4, 2026) Oath Commissioner Faisalabad Raja Jehangir Anwar said the administration has accelerated efforts to facilitate wheat farmers in the wake of rising oil prices, with a focus on ensuring smooth harvesting operations.
While chairing a meeting, he discussed arrangements for the wheat purchase campaign and the availability of diesel needed for the harvest amid the rise in fuel prices.
Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad Captain (retd) Nadeem Nasir attended the meeting, while Deputy Commissioners Jhang, Toba Tek Singh and Chiniot joined via video link.
Director of Agricultural Extension, Chaudhry Khalid Mahmoud, Deputy Director foodThe meeting was also attended by Agriculture Directorate officers and farmers’ representatives.
The department committee, after mutual consultation, proposed prices for wheat harvesting services. It suggested Rs 9,000 to Rs 9,500 per acre for harvesting through combine harvesters while for threshing (1/14 share), the rate was suggested at 2.75 to 3 mounts of wheat or Rs 9,500 to Rs 10,000 per acre. The proposed rates are submitted to the provincial government for approval.
The meeting also reviewed the wheat purchasing policy and the ongoing campaign arrangements.
Addressing the participants, the district commissioner said that farmers will not be left alone in light of the prevailing difficult circumstances.
He said that despite the increase in oil Prices In the global context, the district and district administrations have been fully committed to providing maximum facilities to wheat farmers.
Expressing optimism about this year’s bumper wheat crop, he said record planting has been achieved and the average yield is expected to reach 40 million per acre.
He added that storage arrangements have been completed at wheat purchasing centres. He stressed that the administration stood by the farmers during the purchasing process.
He added that the rights of farmers and service providers will be fully protected and no exploitation will be allowed.
The farmers’ representatives agreed to the proposed rates and also made some suggestions for further facilities and reaffirmed their cooperation with the administration to ensure successful completion of the wheat harvesting and procurement campaign.