Growers told to adopt preventive measures
In response to the heat wave in Pakistan, hybrid wheat can continue to grow at a high temperature of 40°C. Photo: file
Agriculture experts have advised farmers to adopt preventive measures while harvesting and threshing their wheat crop.
A spokesman for the Agriculture (Extension) Department said in a statement on Monday that wheat was playing a pivotal role in catering to domestic food requirements at a large extent. According to a recent study, farmers mostly lose 10 per cent of their wheat produce due to different reasons. Therefore, they should adopt necessary measures strictly to save their produce from pre- and post-harvest losses, he added.
He advised the growers to keep a vigilant eye on weather condition and in this connection, they should continuaously listen to weather reports released on electronic and print media.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 18th, 2023.