Timely completion of wheat sowing stressed

Farmers cultivating wheat in standing cotton crops should increase the seed rate to 55 to 60 kg per acre.

Warning against seed-borne diseases, including Karnal bunt, wheat blast and foot rot, he advised farmers to treat seeds before sowing with recommended fungicides to protect crops and prevent production losses.He recommended using a rotating drum for uniform seed treatment.

Alternatively, farmers can place seeds and the prescribed chemical in a half-filled plastic bag, tie it securely and shake it thoroughly to ensure even coating.

Emphasising proper land preparation, the spokesman said well-prepared and levelled fields were essential for healthy crop growth and yields.Fields with heavy crop residues should be ploughed two to three times, while conventional or laser land levellers should be used wherever necessary, the spokesperson added.

He advised farmers to divide fields into smaller sections before pre-sowing irrigation to ensure efficient water use.

Ploughing before sunrise, followed by planking, could help control weeds and bring moisture towards the surface.He also explained the recommended land preparation methods, including a locally practised technique to improve soil condition and encourage uniform seed germination.For wheat cultivation after cotton and maize, farmers should irrigate fields 15 to 20 days before removing crop stalks to maintain soil moisture.For dry sowing, he advised farmers to plough fields twice after harvesting….

Wheat should be sown through a drill at a depth of no more than one inch before irrigation.

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