His family suffered losses of approximately Rs15 million in 2022 after their onion crop was badly affected. Farmers in Sindh have developed considerable expertise in this intercropping system because the onion crop can be harvested before the sugarcane develops enough to suppress it. By the time sugarcane begins developing significantly, the onion crop has normally already been harvested. The Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26 reported a 2.2 percent decline in onion production, highlighting the growing challenges confronting the sector. Pakistan – Onion exporter Shaikh Imtiaz said Pakistan’s export opportunities often increase when India’s onion crop is delayed or affected by adverse weather.