Punjab govt taking steps to boost per acre yield of gram

LAHORE: Punjab government is taking necessary steps to boost per acre yield of gram in Thal area.

A spokesman for the department said on Sunday sprinkle irrigation system was being installed in Khushab, Bhakkar, Muzaffargarh, Jhang and Mianwali districts for successful yield of the gram crop.

He said farmers were being given 75 percent subsidy in this regard. "In Punjab the cultivation of gram starts from September 25 and is grown on an area of 2.4 million acres", he added.

He further said that growers could complete sowing of gram in Thal area from November 1st to 30th.

Growers must use drip irrigation system to obtain good amount of yield from per acre of land and it also helps in saving water.