Ban on cotton sowing lifted in Punjab

Department prepared a plan to offer various free of charge services to cotton growers to enhance the crop production

LAHORE: A ban imposed on cotton sowing in the province has been lifted and farmers can start its cultivation without any delay.



This was stated by Punjab Agriculture Department spokesperson on Monday. The ban was imposed till April 15 to avoid dangers of early sowing to the cotton crop, he said, adding now the department has lifted the ban as the desired results had been achieved.

The department had prepared a plan to offer various free of charge services to cotton growers to enhance the crop production. The growers will get friendly pests, facility of pest scouting, PB-ropes, gadgets to arrest enemy pests, training opportunities and consultation services under the plan, he added.



He advised growers to use certified varieties of cotton seed. He added that spray of recommended varieties of pesticide should be launched in the first phase of cultivation process of the cotton crop.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 4^th, 2017.