Information about inputs, latest trends given through SMS. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Soil analysis and fertiliser prediction model through information and communication technology is being strengthened in 36 districts of Punjab by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) in collaboration with the Punjab Agriculture Department.
This was conveyed by UAF Vice-chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, while chairing a meeting on Saturday. This event was also attended by the agriculture extension department director general Dr Anjum Ali Bhuttar, director of soil sciences institute Dr Javaid Akhtar and AYUB agri research institute director general Dr Abid Mahmood
Ahmad said that the programme provided information about input requirements and latest practices to the farming community through SMS and web facility so that their productivity could increase.
“Farming community needs awareness regarding the latest practices,” added Ahmad. He believed that the project would prove to be a milestone as the information will be provided to farmers for solving their problems through discussion with experts using the phone and the internet.
Ahmad informed that a farmers’ facilitation centre will be set up at the UAF. Dr Anjum Bhuttar said that his department was making all efforts to create greater awareness among the farming community about the modern practices, in order to ensure the food security. He said the project was a complete package for the farmers providing experts’ opinion.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 12th, 2014.
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