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Farmers advised to start gram cultivation immediately
October 14, 2018

Agriculture experts have advised the farmers to start gram cultivation immediately by using approved varieties to get better yield.

According to a spokesman of the agriculture department, best suitable time for gram cultivation in Attock, Chakwal and other districts of North Punjab is up to October 15 whereas growers of Gujrat, Jehlum, Rawalpindi and Narowal should cultivate grams from 15th of this month to November 10.

Similarly, best time for gram cultivation in Bhakkar, Jhang, Khushab, Mianwali and Layyah is up to October 30 while farmers of Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawal Nagar and districts of Central Punjab should cultivate grams from October 15 to November 15.