Farmers advised to drain out rainwater from cotton fields  

MULTAN: Stagnant rainwater is dangerous for cotton crop, therefore, farmers should immediately drain out it from fields, said Assistant Director Agriculture Information Naveed Asmat Kohloon.

The rainwater has a salutary impact on rice, cotton and fodder crops, but it is very dangerous for cotton crop if it remains stagnant in cotton field for more than 24 hours.

If rainwater remains in the cotton field for over 48 hours, plants start withering, he said and advised farmers to immediately drain out rainwater from cotton fields.

Similalry, he also advised fruit growers to ensure proper care of fruit plants during the hot weather to get good quality fruit.