UAF mobilises 32,000 students for 10-day wheat campaign
FAISALABAD: In a major outreach initiative to translate agricultural research into practical field solutions and strengthen food security, the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), in collaboration with the Punjab Agriculture Extension Department, has mobilised around UAF 32,000 students for a 10-day wheat campaign from Oct 30 to Nov 8 in six divisions of Punjab. Addressing the inaugural…
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has enlisted approximately 32,000 students for a 10-day wheat campaign, running from October 30 to November 8, in collaboration with the Punjab Agriculture Extension Department. The students, hailing from UAF, MUSAU Multan, and Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, will work across the six divisions of Punjab to promote modern agricultural techniques and strengthen food security.
Punjab Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture Usama Khan Leghari emphasized the importance of students' role in adopting innovative technologies for farmers, and the government's support through Kisan Cards, mechanized equipment, and a support price of Rs 4,500 per maund. Punjab Secretary Agriculture Shakeel Ahmad Mian stressed the importance of timely sowing, certified seed, and line sowing.
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali stated that the campaign aimed to increase yields while offering students practical field experiences, encouraging scientific solutions to agricultural problems.
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