Farmers getting seeds on subsidized rates.

SARGODHA -- Punjab Government has its focus on the promotion of agriculture sector, knowing fully well that it is the back bone of economy,said Director Agriculture Sargodha Muhammad Shahid.

While talking to reporter here on Thursday,he said that the government was providing approved seed varieties including Markaz-19, Urooj-22, Baraani-17, Pakistan-13, Fateh Jang-16, Ehsan-16, and MA-21 at subsidized rate of Rs 1200 per acre.

Muhammad Shahid informed that wheat sowing in rain fed areas started from November 1 as it was the most suitable time adding that farmers should complete the sowing till November 20 to get optimum yield.

The director stressed upon the growers to use seeds having germination strength not below 85 percent at the rate of 40-50...