Farmers advised to use modern varieties of cotton seeds to increase yield

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MG News | June 04, 2018 at 10:31 AM GMT+05:00

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Agriculture experts have advised farmers to use modern varieties of cotton seeds for getting above 2800 kg per acre cotton yield and also spray their yields with prescribed pesticides to avoid pests.

Presently, farmers are getting an average 880 kg to 930 kg per acre produce of cotton which is lesser than the produce of other countries, Radio Pakistan reported.

Agriculture experts further suggested farmers to ensure proper consultation with the department for getting best results from their yields.

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