Growers asked to follow recommendations

Punjab Agriculture Minister Naeem Akhtar Khan Bhabha has advised the growers to follow the recommendations issued by the provincial agriculture department to save the spring season crops from the attack of white fly and other pests. In a statement issued on Saturday, Naeem Akhtar said the department had taken solid steps to save crops in the province from attack of pink bollworm and white fly but the latter is a very dangerous pest which remains active throughout the year. It not only attacks cotton but also lives on sunflower, tobacco, maize, cauliflower, egg plant, chillies, tomato, onion and many other vegetables and fruits.