Recommendations issued for better wheat management

LAHORE : Farmers in rainfed areas should utilise all possible resources for irrigation to ensure the continued growth of the wheat crop, said spokesperson of Provincial Agriculture Department on Saturday.

He said weed removal should be carried out through hoeing to retain soil moisture. Additionally, a 2% solution of urea or potassium nitrate (potash alum) should be sprayed at a rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre. For optimal results, this spray should be repeated after a seven-day interval. Farmers in rainfed areas should regularly inspect their crops. In case of rust infestation, only the affected parts should be treated with an appropriate fungicide after consulting local agricultural experts from the Agriculture Department Punjab.

The spokesperson further advised that farmers in irrigated areas should adjust their irrigation intervals according to prevailing conditions, especially in sandy soils, by reducing the gap between irrigations. In case of unavailability of canal water, alternative irrigation sources should be used efficiently.

A 02% solution of urea or potassium nitrate (potash alum) should be sprayed at a rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre. This spray should be repeated after seven days for better results. Farmers in irrigated areas should also conduct regular crop inspections and, in case of rust infestation, apply an appropriate fungicide only on the affected parts after consulting local agricultural experts from the Agriculture Department Punjab.