SARGODHA:Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali on Wednesday emphasized the need to increase wheat production per acre through modern agricultural practices,balanced use of fertilizers and effective coordination between farmers and the Agriculture Department.
He was addressing the Sarsabz Kissan Convention organized jointly by the Agriculture Extension Department Sargodha and Fatima Fertilizer as part of the wheat production campaign at Royal Taj Marquee on Lahore Road, Sargodha.
Former Member of the National Assembly Chaudhry Hamid Hameed also attended the event.
Director Agriculture Extension Sargodha Division Dr Ashfaq Ahmad, Deputy Director Agriculture Extension Gohar Rehman,Assistant Director Agriculture Muhammad Nawaz, other agriculture department officials and a large number of farmers participated in the convention.
Dr.Ashfaq Ahmad briefed the participants on agricultural initiatives of Punjab Chief Minister(CM),Maryam Nawaz Sharif and highlighted modern farming techniques,balanced fertilizer application,timely irrigation and proper crop management to enhance wheat yield per acre.
Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali said increasing wheat production was a key priority of the Punjab government, adding that the production targets could be achieved through the adoption of modern agricultural technology and implementation of recommended farming practices.
He stressed the need for close coordination between agriculture officials and farmers and urged growers to follow government guidelines to improve productivity.
At the conclusion of the convention, prizes were distributed among farmers who had demonstrated outstanding performance in wheat production competitions.
The participating farmers showed keen interest in the proceedings and benefited from expert guidance on modern agricultural practices aimed at increasing wheat yield per acre.