By Punjabnewswire4u
CHANDIGARH, MARCH 11
The Punjab is all set for a bumper and record
wheat crop this season due to favourable rains and weather conditions.
In a review meeting of all Chief Agriculture Officers presided over by Dr.
Mangal Singh Sandhu, Director Agriculture, said that Punjab will witness a
record yield and bumper wheat crop this season and assured that the Punjab has
been able to control the affect of yellow rust. He directed CAOs present in the
meeting that the constant and concerted efforts should continue for bumper
crop. He said that it has also been directed to all the field officers to ensure
the mix spray of 200 Milliliter propiconazole in 200 liter water.
In view of diversification of crops in Kharif season, Dr. Sandhu asked the CAOs
to encourage farmers for expanding area under maize, cotton and sugarcane
besides Guar. He also informed the meeting that as per the demand of seeds for
these crops in various areas, a demand chart can be submitted with the
Directorate Office, so best quality seeds could be provided to farmers. He also
directed the officers to prepare crop diversification chart according to the
directions of state government.
Reviewing the arrangements of availability of seeds, manures and storage of
crops in the districts, Mr. Sandhu also asked the CAOs to properly monitor all
arrangements. The Director also sought the status of ongoing agriculture
related schemes in the state including ATMA, National Food Security Mission,
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and Macro Management Work Plan besides reviewing
Farmers Training Camp, Seed-Manure and Medicine Quality Control, Agri-Inputs
and Soil Testing Laboratories.
The Director informed the meeting that it was a mission of Chief Minister Mr.
Parkash Singh Badal to bring crop diversification in the state and to achieve
this target the Punjab has sent a proposal of Rs. 5000 crore to the Union
Government to implement diversification in true spirit.
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