US seeks stronger agri-tech ties with Pakistan

KARACHI: The United States has called for deeper cooperation with Pakistan in agricultural technology, highlighting opportunities for American companies to invest in modern farming and help transform the country’s agriculture sector.

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A Baker made the remarks during a Direct Line webinar organised by the Business Council for International Understanding in collaboration with the US Embassy, Department of Commerce and the Government of Pakistan.

The session brought together US businesses, investors, government officials and representatives of Pakistan’s agriculture sector to discuss ways of expanding commercial cooperation.

Baker said Pakistan’s agriculture sector, which contributes nearly one-quarter of the country’s GDP and supports millions of livelihoods, offered significant opportunities for technological cooperation.

She identified precision agriculture, advanced irrigation, digital farm management and cold-chain logistics as key areas where US companies could provide technology and expertise to improve productivity and resource efficiency.

US agricultural and related exports to Pakistan exceeded $1.5 billion in 2025, reflecting the importance of bilateral trade in the sector.

Pakistani participants highlighted measures to facilitate imports of US soybeans, cotton and planting seeds. They also called for greater US investment in farm mechanisation, seed development, biotechnology, food processing and controlled-atmosphere storage.

The webinar also previewed a US Department of Commerce agricultural technology trade mission to Pakistan scheduled for October 26-30.