Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA)’s meeting for Rabi Season (2026-27) has been held on 7th October, 2026 under the Chairmanship of Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research at Auditorium of P-Block, Pak secretariat, Islamabad. The meeting had participants from Provincial Agriculture Departments, State Bank of Pakistan, ZTBL, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Indus River System Authority and senior officers of the M/o National Food Security & Research, Chairman PARC and heads of Ministry’s attached departments viz., Federal Seed Certification & Registration Department, Pakistan Oilseed Department and Department of Plant Protection also participated in the meeting physically as well as virtually.
Federal Minister welcome all the participants to the 27th Meeting of the Federal Committee on Agriculture for Rabi Season 2026–27. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and food security, and our collective priority must be to increase productivity, reduce the cost of production, ensure efficient use of water and inputs, promote quality and climate-resilient seed, mechanization, modern technologies and strengthen market linkages. We are conscious of the challenges faced by our farmers due to rising input, energy and transportation costs, and the Government is taking measures to ensure affordable inputs and remunerative prices, including an appropriate wheat illustrative price.
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Federal Minister further stated that the National Seed Policy, National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy and National Olive Policy have been approved, while the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority has been established to strengthen quality, food safety and export competitiveness. We are also investing in human resource development by providing international training opportunities to agricultural graduates, including 100 graduates in the olive value chain and 1,000 graduates in China. The challenges facing agriculture require coordinated efforts by Federal and Provincial Governments, research institutions, academia, the private sector and farmers. I urge all participants to focus on practical, innovative and result-oriented measures that increase productivity, reduce production costs, improve farmers’ incomes and strengthen national food security. I once again welcome you all and thank you for your valuable participation. The Federal Minister for NFS&R also emphasized the need to strengthen and improve the agricultural extension and advisory services of the provinces to ensure timely dissemination of modern technologies and best agricultural practices to farmers.
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4. The performance of the seven Kharif crops was reviewed. Five out of the seven crops sugarcane, rice, maize, mungbean and chillies showed an increase in production compared to the previous year. The Committee reviewed the performance of the Kharif Crops (2025-26) and Production Plan for Rabi Crops (2026-27). The Committee also discussed the situation of inputs for Rabi Crops (2026-27). The Committee was informed that Sugarcane production for 2025-26 is provisionally estimated at 97.2 million tons from an area of 1.358 million hectares showing an increase of 18.5% and 21.1% in area and production respectively over the targets fixed by the FCA. Rice production for 2025-26 is estimated at 10.182 million tons from an area of 3.902 million hectares showing an increase of 28.4% in area 11.0% in production over the targets fixed by the FCA. Maize production for 2025-26 is estimated 9.97 million tons from an area 1.83 million hectares, showing an increase of 21.0% in area and 3.2% in production over
the target fixed by the FCA. Mungbean production for 2025-26 is estimated at 171.02 thousand tons from an area of 225.70 thousand hectares showing an increase of 32.3% in area and 14.8% in production over the targets fixed by the FCA. The chillies has also shown growth in area, production and yield as compared to the previous year. It was also decided that the targets of the crops for Rabi 2026-27 will be finalized after the announcement of illustrative price for wheat.
The seed availability for Rabi Crops was also discussed in the house and DG, FSC&RD informed that availability of certified seed for the Rabi, 2026-27 will remain satisfactory.
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For Rabi 2026-27, IRSA Advisory Committee with the consensus of all stakeholders, based on Rim station Inflows of 21.268 MAF, indicating an anticipating shortage of 22% for Punjab and Sindh. Provinces are allocated 29.18 MAF of water.
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Metrological Department informed that soil moisture stress is expected during Sep-Nov due to below normal rains reported during the last three months including monsoon season and expected below normal precipitation during September. However, the situation is likely to improve due to mostly above normal rains expected during October and November.
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Isolated showers/hails/windows may damage the standing Kharif crops, particularly in the northwestern parts of the country. Considerable amount of water would be available for irrigation particularly over the upper half, during the forecast period. However, judicious use of available water stock is recommended for the lower half of the country for upcoming Rabi crops.
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In pursuance of government’s agenda for promotion of agriculture sector, to increase flow of credit to agriculture sector, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) allocated indicative agricultural credit disbursement target of Rs. 3,062 bn for FY 2026 which was 19% higher than preceding year’s disbursement of Rs 2,573bn. Currently, 47 formal financial institutions are providing agriculture loans to the farming community, which include 5 major commercial banks, 12 medium and small sized domestic private banks, 6 Islamic banks, 02 specialized banks (ZTBL & PPCBL), 11 microfinance banks and 11 Microfinance Institutions/Rural Support Programs (MFIs/RSPs). During FY26, the agricultural lending institutions disbursed Rs 3,231.6 bn, which was 24.7% of the overall annual target of Rs. 2, 592.
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10. Total availability of urea during 2026-27 is estimated as 3,950 thousand tonnes comprising 765 thousand tonnes of opening balance and 3,185 thousand tonnes of domestic production. Urea offtake is expected to be around 3,596 thousand tonnes. Total availability of DAP will be 766 thousand tonnes against expected offtake of 838 thousand tonnes. Supply/demand gap in DAP will be filled through imports by Private Sector.
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12. . REVIEW OF KHARIEF CROPS 2025-26 AND 2026-27
Province / Crop Area (“000” Hectare) Production (“000” Tons)
2025-26 2026-27 %
Change 2025-26 2026-27 % Change
13. COTTON (Production in "000" bales)
Pakistan 2012.35 1759.14 -12.6 7051.93 6714.21 -4.8
Punjab 1265.00 1058.00 -16.4 3810.00 3694.00 -3.0
Sindh 563.10 516.90 -8.2 2749.50 2528.10 -8.1
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 0.15 0.14 -4.8 0.43 0.41 -4.9
Balochistan 184.10 184.10 0.0 492.00 491.70 -0.1
14. SUGARCANE
Pakistan 1222.03 1358.62 11.2 89450.05 97293.10 8.8
Punjab 856.00 992.00 15.9 65957.00 73756.00 11.8
Sindh 274.00 274.80 0.3 18475.60 18533.80 0.3
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 91.31 91.10 -0.2 4980.10 4966.50 -0.3
Balochistan 0.73 0.72 -1.4 37.35 36.80 -1.5
15. RICE
Pakistan 3758.20 3902.90 3.9 9997.70 10182.60 1.8
Punjab 2433.00 2593.00 6.6 5532.00 5766.00 4.2
Sindh 1114.50 1004.50 -0.9 3813.20 3788.70 -0.6
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 64.30 65.40 1.7 165.00 167.80 1.7
Balochistan 146.40 140.00 -4.4 478.50 460.10 -5.6
16. MAIZE
Pakistan 1642.70 1832.21 11.5 8899.93 9977.07 12.1
Punjab 1162.00 1348.00 16.0 7927.00 8997.00 13.5
Sindh 7.11 7.21 1.4 7.32 7.43 1.5
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 468.40 471.70 0.7 959.80 966.70 0.7
Balochistan 5.19 5.30 2.1 5.81 5.94 2.2
17. MUNG
Pakistan 211.37 225.73 6.8 151.09 170.90 13.1
Punjab 180.00 195.00 8.3 134.90 155.0 14.9
Sindh 19.90 19.40 -2.5 8.30 8.20 -1.2
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 6.19 6.03 -2.6 4.09 3.98. -2.7
Balochistan 5.28 5.30 0.4 3.72 3.72 -2.1
18. MASH
Pakistan 6.84 6.40 -6.3 5.85 5.34 -8.62
Punjab 1.30 0.70 -46.20 0.78 0.45 -42.31
Sindh 0.02 0.03 27.30 0.01 0.01 -7.14
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 0.88 0.88 -1.00 0.78 0.77 -1.66
Balochistan 4.63 4.80 3.70 4.27 4.11 -3.75
19. CHILLIES
Pakistan 50.34 51.04 1.4 116.72 119.29 2.2
Punjab 6.92 6.83 -1.3 18.23 17.89 -1.9
Sindh 36.12 36.81 1.9 86.70 89.55 3.3
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 0.43 0.40 -7.0 0.52 0.48 -7.7
Balochistan 6.87 7.00 1.9 11.27 11.37 0.9
20. REVIEW OF KHARIEF CROPS 2026-27, TARGET vs ACHIEVEMENT
Province / Crop Area (“000” Hectare) Production (“000” Tons)
Targets Achievement %
Change Targets Achievement %
Change
21. COTTON (Production in "000" bales)
Pakistan 2160.30 1759.14 -18.6 9642.93 6714.21 -30.4
Punjab 1295.00 1058.00 -18.3 5000.00 3694.00 -26.1
Sindh 615.00 516.90 -16.0 4042.00 2528.10 -37.5
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 0.30 0.14 -54.0 0.93 0.41 -55.8
Balochistan 250.00 184.10 -26.4 600.00 491.70 -18.1
22. SUGARCANE
Pakistan 1146.70 1358.62 18.5 80320.0 97293.10 21.1
Punjab 761.00 992.00 30.45 55125.0 73756.00 33.8
Sindh 290.00 274.80 -5.2 19950.0 18533.80 -7.1
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 95.00 91.10 -4.1 5200.0 4966.50 -4.5
Balochistan 0.70 0.72 2.9 45.0 36.80 -18.2
23. RICE
Pakistan 3039.4 3902.80 28.4 9170.0 10182.50 11.0
Punjab 2023.4 2593.00 28.2 5250.0 5766.00 9.8
Sindh 800.0 1104.50 38.1 3150.0 3788.70 20.3
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 66.0 65.30 -1.1 170.0 167.80 -1.3
Balochistan 150.0 140.00 -6.7 600.0 460.00 -23.3
24. MAIZE
Pakistan 1514.00 1832.31 21.0 9665.60 9977.07 3.2
Punjab 1015.00 1348.00 32.8 8673.00 8997.00 3.7
Sindh 4.50 7.21 60.2 6.30 7.43 17.9
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 490.00 471.80 -3.7 980.00 966.70 -1.4
Balochistan 4.50 5.30 17.8 6.30 5.94 -5.7
25. MUNG
Pakistan 170.62 225.70 32.3 148.98 171.02 14.8
Punjab 150.0 195.00 30.0 131.00 155.00 18.3
Sindh 7.00 19.40 177.1 7.35 8.30 12.9
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 7.62 6.00 -21.3 5.12 4.00 -21.9
Balochistan 6.00 5.30 -11.7 5.51 3.72 -32.5
26. MASH
Pakistan 10.00 6.41 -36.0 8.20 4.91 -40.1
Punjab 3.00 0.70 -76.7 1.00 0.00 -100.00
Sindh 0.50 0.03 -94.0 1.00 0.02 -98.0
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 1.00 0.88 -12.5 0.95 0.79 -16.5
Balochistan 5.50 4.80 -12.7 5.25 4.10 -21.9
27. CHILLIES
Pakistan 54.4 51.01 -6.2 146.36 119.49 -18.4
Punjab 7.90 6.80 -13.9 20.00 18.00 -10.0
Sindh 40.0 36.81 -8.0 115.86 89.55 -22.7
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 0.50 0.40 -20.0 1.05 0.50 -52.4
Balochistan 6.00 7.00 16.7 9.45 11.44 21.1
