‘Agriculture Lab on Wheels’ to provide services at farmers’ doorsteps

LAHORE: On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government has decided to launch a unique initiative titled “Agriculture Lab on Wheels,” to provide agricultural services directly at the doorsteps of farmers.

Under the programme, mobile agriculture laboratories will be established in 15 districts of Punjab. Through these mobile labs, farmers will be able to obtain on-the-spot soil and water analysis reports, enabling accurate assessment of soil fertility and water quality for improved crop planning and productivity.

A central control room will monitor the operations of the mobile laboratories to ensure efficiency and transparency. In addition, 100 container-based farmer facilitation centres will be set up across all districts of Punjab to further strengthen agricultural extension services.These container farmer centres will be equipped with data call centres, agriculture officers, digital tools and other essential facilities to provide timely guidance and technical support to farmers.

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the initiative would ensure the provision of immediate and accurate agricultural information at farmers’ doorsteps, helping them make informed decisions. She added that farmer-friendly measures were expected to result in a record wheat yield during the current season.

The chief minister further stated that multiple projects aimed at farmers’ welfare, including the Kissan Card scheme and tractor-related initiatives, were already under implementation, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector.

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