Pakistan’s agriculture has once again come under the grip of a natural disaster. The recent floods not only ravaged villages but also devastated the fields that for decades had been the livelihood of farmers and the backbone of the national economy. This disaster was not merely a surge of water; it was a storm that stripped the soil of its fertility, buried seeds and left the fields barren.

Now as the waters recede the reality appears harsher than ever: sand-covered lands, diseased animals, ruined homes and destitute farmers all presenting a grim picture of the impending crisis.

According to the latest figures, nearly 1.3 million acres of farmland has been submerged resulting in an estimated 15 to 20 percent decline in overall crop production. Cotton has been hit particularly hard with some regions expected to face a 35 to 40 percent reduction in yield. Rice and other cultivated crops have also suffered extensive losses. Overall, the economy is projected to incur an initial setback of around 409 billion rupees (approximately 1.4 billion USD).

The implication is clear: reduced........

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