Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider urges farmers to complete wheat sowing by November 30 to boost crop production and strengthen food security
(By Raja Muhammad Ayub/Mandi Bahauddin) Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider has set a target of cultivating wheat on 360,000 acres across Mandi Bahauddin district for the 2026 sowing season, urging farmers to complete sowing by November 30 to improve per-acre yield and strengthen food security.
He shared these views during a discussion with Raja Muhammad Ayub, District Bureau Chief of Daily Samaa (Lahore) and PTV News correspondent for Mandi Bahauddin. Deputy Director Agriculture (Extension) Muhammad Afzal was also present.
The deputy commissioner said wheat was a major food crop and its production was essential to meeting the country’s food requirements. He highlighted the important role of farmers in agricultural development and the national economy.
Adeel Haider urged farmers to follow modern agricultural recommendations and complete wheat sowing within the prescribed period. He said timely cultivation, the use of quality seeds and appropriate farming practices could help increase crop productivity.
He directed Agriculture Department officials to provide farmers with effective guidance on seed selection, land preparation, balanced fertiliser use, irrigation management and modern cultivation techniques.
The deputy commissioner also called for an intensified awareness campaign in rural areas to encourage farmers to adopt recommended agricultural practices and contribute to achieving the district’s cultivation target.
He said the district administration would utilise available resources to support wheat cultivation and improve agricultural production. He expressed confidence that coordinated efforts by the Agriculture Department and farming community would help achieve the target.
The initiative aims to strengthen the district’s agricultural economy, improve wheat production and contribute to Pakistan’s food security.
