Commissioner directs to organise farmer's Convention before Kharif season.

RAWALPINDI -- Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Laiqat Ali Chatha on Wednesday directed the Agriculture Department Extension to organize farmer conventions in each district of the division before the Kharif season.

He expressed these views while addressing the Divisional Agriculture Task Force sub-committee meeting at his Office.

The Commissioner said through the conventions, not only the problems of the farmers would be listened to but will provide an opportunity to create awareness among them about the use of modern technology for increasing the production of Kharif crops.

He said farmers are the centre of our interests, and communication with farmers at the UC level must be enhanced by using social media platforms.

Laiqat Ali Chatha directed to create awareness among farmers that digital girdawari is necessary to collect Bardana.

He directed the establishment of Seed corporations in the district to ensure the supply of quality seeds in abundance during the sowing season.

Our target is to shift farmers towards high-income production in which producing fruits, flowers and vegetables can be very profitable.

At present, the...

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