16000 acres standing wheat crop partially damage in Layyah due to rain.

MULTAN -- :Secretary Agriculture South Punjab, Saqib Ali Ateel, said that wheat crop has been cultivated in 6,71,000 acres area and about 16,000 acres of standing crops partially affected due to recent rains and hailstorm in Layyah district.

He expressed these views during a visit to different areas of Layyah to assess the effects of recent rains, wind and hailstorms on various crops and vegetables including wheat.

He directed the field formations to complete the survey of losses to crops due to rains and submit the report as early as possible.

He further said that the wheat crop has now entered the important stage of endurance and directed the field formations to remain present in the field for the guidance of farmers.

The Secretary said that the sowing of other Kharif crops including cotton and mango orchards have entered the most important phase across South Punjab adding that field formations need to work harder and diligently.

He said that next generation could be saved from the damage of climate change by planting maximum trees adding that the growers have to suffer a lot and their hard work used to waste due to climate change.

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