Wheat growers asked to complete sowing till Nov 15

LAHORE:The Punjab Agriculture department has advised the wheat growers of rain-fed areas to complete sowing till November 15.

A spokesman for the department said on Friday that appropriate use of fertilizers is necessary to boost per acre production of wheat. He said that farmers should use fertilizers in their respective areas as per the guidelines of the Agriculture department.

Using right quantity of fertilizers in rain-fed areas which receive less rain and medium rain is highly important to meet desired results, he said and added that farmers must feel free in contacting the Agriculture department in case of any query or confusion.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Agriculture department has advised the paddy growers to start harvesting and prefer rice harvester for the purpose.A spokesman for the department said on Friday that harvesting should be started when upper rice cobs are fully developed and only two to three grains on lower side are of green colour.