Wheat guidelines issued as temperature continues to rise in Punjab

MULTAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Mar, 2026) Agriculture experts have urged farmers not to keep wheat crop water stressed and avail all irrigation sources in rain-fed areas as temperature continued to rise in Punjab with forecast of further heat escalation, posing risk to crop nourishment.

Experts warned in a statement issued by agriculture spokesman here Wednesday that an additional increase in temperature has been forecast necessitating farmers in rain-fed (Barani) areas to utilize all available irrigation resources according to the crop’s requirements.

In addition, they should also spray a 2% solution of Urea or Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) at the rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre.

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

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 agriculture officials of agriculture department.

The spokesperson further stated that wheat growers in irrigated areas should ensure judicious use of irrigation resources in case of non-availability of canal water. Keeping in view the prevailing conditions, the general irrigation interval particularly in sandy soils should be reduced. Where irrigation resources are unavailable, farmers should spray a 2% solution of urea or potassium nitrate (saltpeter) at the rate of 100 to 120 liters per acre.

For improved results, the spray should be repeated after seven days.