Software for farmer guidance developed

Technology will help reduce fertiliser usage, increase productivity.

FAISALABAD: Scientists of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) have developed software which will give expert recommendations to farmers about use of fertiliser and other guidelines on wheat cultivation .

The scientists came up with the software after a comprehensive research on soil samples in view of agro-ecological requirements of various zones, which will lead to a reduction in use of fertiliser and increase agricultural productivity. From the software, a farmer can easily get expert opinion by putting in data of his farmland, area and location.

These things were highlighted at a seminar on “Site-specific fertiliser recommendations for wheat in Multan through website”, organised by the Endowment Fund Secretariat of UAF on Thursday.

UAF Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmed underscored the need for adopting precision agriculture – the most popular practice across the globe – to meet challenges of providing food for the growing population.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 4^th,  2011.