Irrigated farms in Punjab urged to sow wheat by Nov 20
Faisalabad-based Agriculture Extension officials urge irrigated-area growers to finish sowing between 1 and 20 November, using certified seed and careful field preparation.
Agriculture Extension advises irrigated-area farmers to finish wheat sowing from 1 to 20 November.
Growers are told to use certified seed of listed approved varieties and keep germination at 85% or higher.
Recommended seed rate is 40 to 45 kilograms per acre, with chemical seed treatment before sowing.
Officials stress ploughing, land leveling and water-efficient field layout for better crop production.