MSP for wheat: Provincial consensus vital for fair returns for farmers: Tanveer

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Tuesday that a wheat Minimum Support Price must be fixed with agreement from every provincial government, calling this essential for fair farmer returns and food security, according to Business Recorder. He spoke while chairing the opening session of the Wheat Management Committee alongside Rana Sanullah, the Prime Minister's adviser on political affairs. Hussain had earlier told a National Assembly standing committee that the 2026-27 Rabi wheat MSP would exceed Rs 4,000 per 40 kg.

At the meeting, Hussain said the Rabi MSP will be set by considering production costs and ground realities, and that subsidies for farmers are unavoidable to raise output and keep growers financially stable. He added that the government is working to produce enough wheat for domestic needs, and that an effective and fair procurement system will be put in place. Strategic reserves were described as necessary for uninterrupted supply, with stable prices and reasonable rates for consumers named as top priorities.

Hussain also stressed that federal and provincial governments must coordinate closely and adopt a joint strategy for managing wheat. The report makes clear that the MSP still depends on federal and provincial consensus.