1st Real Farmer-Friendly Govt in History: CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Directs to Employ Technology for Higher Agricultural Production

Lahore, 26 October 2024:
“Consistent hard work has started paying off, as there is a possibility of strong increase in area under cultivation and production of rice,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif while chairing a special meeting to have a detailed briefing on issues related to agriculture sector in Punjab. She added,”Rice production and export are expected to increase. Last year rice export was $4 billion dollars, this year it is expected to reach $5 billion dollars.” She highlighted,”Wheat cultivation on the under-cultivated government land has been made mandatory.”
Madam Chief Minister said,”30% increase in the production of wheat in Punjab is predicted.” She added,”2.2 thousand acres of land has been allocated for off-season cultivation of tomato and onion in Punjab, whereas off-season cultivation of tomato on 1762 acres of land has already been completed.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”Farmers will get cheap seeds and other agricultural inputs for wheat crop.” She added,”Scientific methods should be adopted and machinery should be used to increase production.”
Madam Chief Minister said,”10% increase in production is expected due to 5% increase in tomato and onion cultivation area.” She added,”737 Super Seeders have been provided to the farmers at subsidized rates in Punjab.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”993 agriculture graduates are professionally guiding farmers for higher production of wheat,and the construction of 4 agri malls in Punjab is going on fast.” She added,”11 lakh 42 thousand farmers have registered for Kisan card, more than 4 lakh 17 thousand Kisan cards have been printed, and above 3 lakh Kisan cards have reached the farmers.”
Earlier, Madam Chief Minister was briefed by the authorities concerned,”1.5 million farmers have visited the CM Green Tractor Program portal while 10 lakh have applied, whereas 9500 tractors will be drawn.” It was also briefed that 64% of the applicants own 5 acres of land, 28% own 12 and a half acres of land and 8% of those who apply own up to 50 acres.