Farmers advised to start Moong cultivation from June

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KASUR: The agriculture experts advised the growers to start cultivation of Moong from June and complete it by end July to get bumper yield.

 

According to a spokesman of the Agriculture (Extension) Department here on Thursday that Moong pulses were used largely in Pakistan because it was a rich source of proteins, iron and other minerals.Therefore, the farmers should cultivate approved varieties of Moong including NIAB Moong 2006, Azri Moong 2006, NIAB Moong 2011 and Chakwal M-6, etc. over maximum area because its production would not only cater domestic food requirements but also helpful for the growers in mitigating their financial issues, he added.

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