Agritech Startups

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Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

  1. Innovation Stagnation

    New reports highlight the mandi system as the primary barrier to agricultural tech adoption.

  2. Digital Mandi Initiative

    Government announces plans for digital price monitoring, though implementation remains slow.

  3. Agritech Surge

    Startups like Tazah and Jiye Technologies raise millions to bypass the mandi system.

  4. Market Committees Act

    Establishment of the regulatory framework governing traditional mandis.

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Pakistan's Mandi System: A Barrier to Agritech and Retail Modernization

Pakistan's traditional agricultural wholesale markets, known as mandis, are increasingly viewed as a primary obstacle to the country's digital retail and agritech evolution. The reliance on entrenched middlemen and opaque pricing mechanisms continues to stifle innovation, preventing the development of efficient farm-to-table supply chains.

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