Recommendations issued for better wheat yield

FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Feb, 2026) The agricultural experts have advised the farmers to act upon the recommendations of agriculture department and take extra care for their wheat crops amid rise in weather temperature.

A spokesman of Agriculture Department said that the temperature in the province has been continuously rising over the past five days while an additional increase in temperature has been forecasted for the coming seven days.

Therefore, the wheat growers in rain-fed (barani) areas are advised to utilize all available irrigation resources according to the crop’s requirements.

They should spray a 2% solution of Urea or Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) at the rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre while for better results, the same spray should be repeated after an interval of seven days, he added.

He said that the farmers cultivating rain-fed wheat are also advised to regularly inspect their crops. In case of an attack of rust disease, only the affected area should be sprayed with an appropriate fungicide in consultation with local agricultural experts of the Agriculture Department, he added.

The spokesperson further said that wheat growers in irrigated areas should ensure judicious use of irrigation resources in case of non-availability of canal water.

Depending on prevailing conditions, the general irrigation interval particularly in sandy soils should be reduced. Where the irrigation resources are unavailable, the farmers should spray a 2% solution of urea or potassium nitrate (saltpeter) at the rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre while for improved results, the spray should be repeated after seven days, he added.