The Punjab government has established a target to cultivate wheat across more than 2.4 million acres in the Dera Ghazi Khan Division this year. To reach this goal, authorities are working to provide farmers with modern machinery, fertilizers, and high-quality seeds.
During a meeting held in Multan on Tuesday, November 10, Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture Usama Khan Laghari and Commissioner DG Khan Ashfaq Ahmed Chaudhry reviewed the preparations for the cultivation target. The meeting included Special Secretary Agriculture Punjab Agha Nabeel Akhtar, Deputy Commissioner DG Khan Barrister Bilal Saleem, representatives from the Agriculture and Irrigation Departments, and various farmers.
Usama Khan Laghari instructed all involved departments to cooperate to increase production. He specifically ordered the timely provision of canal water, fertilizers, and machinery. Laghari stated that the government’s farmer-friendly initiatives, which follow the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, are intended to increase cultivation, improve per-acre yields, lower production costs, and strengthen food security. He also praised the Agriculture Department's performance in the division.
Commissioner Ashfaq Ahmed Chaudhry reported that the government is making quality seeds and fertilizers available to farmers at regulated prices. He noted that the administration is taking measures to ensure the fair distribution of canal water and is taking strict action against water theft.
Director Agriculture Mehr Abid Hussain informed the meeting that the 2.4 million-acre target was specifically assigned to the division. He updated participants on the status of timely sowing, the use of pesticides, and the availability of supplies. Hussain also noted that the Punjab government has provided subsidized super seeders to farmers to encourage modern techniques, which are expected to improve land preparation and overall productivity.
