Pakistani Farmer Achieves Nearly 70 Maunds of Wheat per Acre

Farmer Records Outstanding Wheat Yield

A farmer from Muzaffargarh has achieved a wheat yield of nearly 70 maunds per acre, securing first position in Punjab's Wheat Yield Competition for the 2025–26 season.

According to the official results, Sajjad Hussain Khan recorded 69.987 maunds per acre, equivalent to approximately 2,800 kilograms. The achievement was highlighted at the Sarsabz Ki Jeet event organised by Fatima Fertilizer in Lahore.

Top Farmers Achieve High Production

Shafiq Ahmed from Attock secured second position with 69.970 maunds per acre, while Muhammad Asghar from Rahim Yar Khan placed third with 69.603 maunds per acre.

The competition recognised high-performing farmers across Punjab. Farmers using Sarsabz fertilisers secured all three provincial positions and 119 of 120 district-level positions, according to the event organisers.

Government Highlights Food Security Benefits

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain praised the farmers, saying improved productivity could strengthen national food security and create opportunities for wheat exports.

He highlighted the importance of quality seeds, balanced fertiliser use, modern farming methods and agricultural research in improving crop yields.

The government has also outlined a National Wheat Policy that includes a proposed support price of Rs4,500 per maund and plans for strategic reserves of up to six million tonnes.