Agriculture is the mainstay of Pakistan’s economy. It accounts for 23% of the GDP and together with agro-based products fetches 80% of the country’s total export earnings. More than 42.3% of the labor force is engaged in this sector.

The most populated province of Punjab provides the largest share in national agricultural production. Agriculture offers 19% of the GDP and gives employment to 48% of the population. It contributes in provision of raw materials to major industries; textile, leather, rice processing, edible oil, sugar and various food processing industries. Pakistan’s total export has a three fourth share of agriculture and 60% of this share comes from Punjab. Over years, Punjab has tried to meet the challenges of food security.