Despite being the backbone of Pakistan's economy, agriculture continues to suffer from structural inequalities that reflect not just economic disparity, but a deep-rooted feudal capture that remains largely unchallenged. The latest agriculture and livestock census — the first in 15 years — shows that 97% of Pakistani farmers own less than 12.5 acres of land, with an overwhelming 61% holding less than 2.5 acres. In contrast, a mere 16,958 landlords control over 6.2% of all farmland,........

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