Farmers advised for special wheat care as temperatures rise

FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Mar, 2026) The Punjab Agriculture Department has issued advisory guidelines for wheat growers across the province and urged them to adopt timely crop management measures to protect yields as temperatures continue to rise.

A spokesman of Agriculture (Extension) Department said here on Wednesday that the ongoing increase in temperature across Punjab could affect wheat crop growth particularly in rain-fed areas and the farmers should utilize all available irrigation resources according to the crop’s requirement to maintain healthy growth.

He advised the growers in barani (rain-fed) regions to ensure proper moisture availability and, where irrigation facilities remain limited, they should spray a two percent solution of urea or potassium nitrate (commonly known as Qalmi Shora) at the rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre.

For improved results, the same spray should be repeated after an interval of seven days, he added.

He also advised the farmers to regularly inspect their wheat fields and remain vigilant against diseases.

In case of the appearance of rust disease (Kungi attack), the growers should spray an appropriate fungicide only on the affected areas after consulting local agricultural experts of the Punjab Agriculture Department, he added.

He further said that in irrigated areas, the wheat growers should ensure fair and efficient use of available water resources particularly if canal water supply remains limited.

The farmers should also reduce irrigation intervals according to prevailing conditions especially in sandy soils where moisture loss occurs more rapidly.

In situations where irrigation resources remain unavailable, the growers should again apply a two percent foliar spray of urea or potassium nitrate at the recommended rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre and repeat the application after seven days to help the crop withstand heat stress and maintain productivity, the spokesman added.