Punjab reconstitutes Agri Commission for sectoral reforms

Punjab has reconstituted its Agriculture Commission as an advisory forum bringing together government, researchers, farmers and private-sector representatives. Business Recorder reported that a notification dated October 26, 2026, followed the chief minister’s direction to develop policy recommendations for the province’s agriculture sector.

The agriculture and livestock minister will lead the commission, with MPA and Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture Usama Khan Leghari as co-chairman. Its remit covers food security, crop diversity, climate resilience, farm profitability and value addition, as well as reforms to land and water management, agricultural inputs, research and marketing.

The commission is also tasked with reviewing existing policies, finding obstacles to adopting improved practices and proposing evidence-based responses. Its work will include examining public-sector efficiency, private investment, public-private partnerships and agricultural service delivery.