National Assembly Passes Seed (Amendment) Act 2024 to Modernize Agriculture Sector
By Muhammad MubashirPublished On 25 Feb 2026
National Assembly Passes Seed (Amendment) Act 2024 to Modernize Agriculture Sector
What Is This Bill About?
Pakistan’s National Assembly has approved the Seed (Amendment) Act 2024, introducing major reforms to improve seed quality, agriculture regulation, and crop productivity across the country.
The new law updates the old Seed Act of 1976 to match modern farming needs.
What Will Change Under the New Law?
✅ 1. New National Seed Authority Created
A National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority will be established to regulate the seed sector from production to sale.
This authority will:
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Approve seed varieties
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Monitor quality standards
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Regulate seed businesses nationwide
✅ 2. Strong Governance & Expert Board
A Board of Governors including:
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Federal Minister of Food Security
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Agriculture experts
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Provincial representatives
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Farmers and industry members
will guide national seed policy.
✅ 3. Better Regulation of Seed Business
Anyone running a seed business must register under the new system, helping prevent fake or low-quality seeds in markets.
✅ 4. Special Seed Tribunals Introduced
New Seed Tribunals will hear complaints and appeals related to seed disputes and decisions.
Cases should be decided quickly — ideally within 90 days.
✅ 5. Strict Penalties for Violations
Selling illegal or poor-quality seeds can now lead to:
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Heavy fines (up to millions of rupees)
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Possible imprisonment
Why Was This Law Introduced?
According to the Statement of Objects and Reasons , the amendment aims to create a modern legal and regulatory framework to improve development, management, and regulation of Pakistan’s seed sector from start to finish.
Why This Matters for Youth
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Better crop production & food security
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Support for agri-startups and modern farming
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Protection for farmers from fake seeds
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Boost to Pakistan’s agriculture economy
Short Summary
Pakistan has updated its seed laws to modernize agriculture.
A new national authority will regulate seed quality and businesses.
The goal is better farming, stronger crops, and improved food security.
