The United States is seeking to expand cooperation with Pakistan in agricultural technology, with American officials highlighting innovation as a potential driver of higher farm productivity, resource efficiency and increased bilateral trade and investment.
US Charge d’Affaires Natalie A Baker said greater adoption of American agricultural technologies could support Pakistan’s efforts to modernise its farming sector and create new commercial opportunities for businesses in both countries.
She made the remarks during a Direct Line webinar organised by the Business Council for International Understanding in collaboration with the US Embassy in Islamabad, the US Department of Commerce and the Government of Pakistan. The event brought together US businesses and investors, Pakistani officials and representatives from the agriculture sector.
Agriculture remains a major component of Pakistan’s economy, accounting for nearly one-quarter of gross domestic product and supporting millions of livelihoods. Modernising the sector has therefore become an important part of efforts to improve productivity, strengthen food security and conserve increasingly limited resources.
US officials pointed to several areas where American companies could contribute, including precision agriculture, advanced irrigation, digital farm management and cold-chain logistics.
These technologies could help farmers use water and other agricultural inputs more efficiently while improving crop yields and reducing losses between farms and markets.
Baker said American companies had extensive experience and expertise that could support Pakistan’s agricultural transformation. She also stressed that technology partnerships could extend beyond the sale of equipment by creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, workforce training and longer-term commercial relationships.
Trade between the two countries is already significant in agricultural products. US exports of agricultural and related goods to Pakistan exceeded $1.5 billion in 2025, according to figures highlighted during the event.
Pakistani participants also discussed measures that could facilitate increased imports of US agricultural products, including soybeans, cotton and planting seeds.
At the same time, participants encouraged greater American investment in Pakistan’s agricultural value chain. Areas identified as having potential included farm mechanisation, controlled-atmosphere storage, food processing, seed development and biotechnology.
Investment in these areas could help address some of the structural challenges facing Pakistan’s agriculture sector, particularly post-harvest losses, outdated farming practices and inadequate storage and processing capacity.
The discussions also placed emphasis on technology transfer and local capacity building. American investment, officials said, could provide Pakistani businesses and workers with access to new technologies and technical expertise while establishing partnerships that could continue over the long term.
The webinar also provided an advance look at the US Department of Commerce’s Certified Agricultural Technologies Trade Mission to Pakistan, scheduled for October 26-30.
The planned trade mission is expected to provide another opportunity for US agricultural technology companies to explore the Pakistani market and engage with government officials, businesses and potential local partners.
For Pakistan, deeper cooperation with US agricultural technology companies could offer access to advanced farming solutions at a time when the country is seeking to improve agricultural productivity and make better use of water and other resources.
For the United States, the expanding partnership could create new markets for American agricultural technology, equipment, services and products while strengthening broader commercial ties with Pakistan.
The initiative reflects a growing focus on technology and private-sector investment as tools for modernising Pakistan’s agricultural economy. Its success will depend on how effectively new technologies can be adapted to local farming conditions and translated into practical benefits for farmers and businesses.
