Farmers Urged To Get Ready For Mid Of October

Agricultural experts recommend farmers prepare for wheat cultivation starting in mid-October for a successful harvest. A Ministry of Agriculture spokesperson emphasized that the period from mid-October to late November is ideal for wheat cultivation, and farmers should ready their land and use approved wheat varieties.

The ministry-approved wheat varieties include Chakwal-50, NARC-2009, PARC-2009, Dharabi-2011, Pakistan-2013, Sehar-2006, Galaxy-2013, and others.

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Furthermore, the spokesperson advises farmers to employ seed sorters to plant healthy and high-quality seeds, underscoring the importance of quality seeds for better yields. Additionally, he recommends using one and a half bags of DAP fertilizer and watering 2-3 bags for urea-based fertilizers. He also suggests applying a bag of Sulphate of Potash (SOP) for high-quality produce.