Engro Fertilisers, Pakistan’s premier seed-to-harvest solutions provider, organised farmer seminars in Bahawalpur, Kabirwala and Hafizabad to support the Punjab provincial government’s “Grow More Wheat” initiative for enhanced agricultural productivity and food security in the country. This is the third consecutive year that Engro Fertilisers has hosted these high-profile seminars, according to information available with WealthPK.

Under the “Grow More Wheat” campaign, Engro Fertilizers is supporting the provincial government by training farmers to improve harvesting and adopt best crop, and fertilizer management practices, with “Seed to Harvest” solutions offered by the Company. These solutions help enhance the wheat crop productivity and earnings of the farmers, thus, ensuring higher wheat cultivation to ensure greater food security of Pakistan.

The events were attended by Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi, Punjab Minister of Agriculture; Dr Muhammad Anjum Ali, Director General Agricultural Extension and Adaptive Research, Punjab; Ahmad Aziz Tarar, Secretary Agriculture Punjab; and Dr Faisal Zahoor, Secretary Agriculture South Punjab. More than 1,000 progressive farmers, dealers and senior representatives of Engro Fertilisers, including Chief Commercial Officer Khusro Nadir Gilani, attended the events as well.

Speaking on the occasion, Nadir Gilani emphasised the role of innovative farming methods for increasing wheat production to fulfil local demand and creating an exportable surplus. Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi appreciated Engro Fertilisers for launching this initiative, partnering with the Punjab Department of Agriculture to improve crop productivity for the farmers. He urged the farmers to use certified seeds and apply a balanced mix of fertilisers for enhanced wheat output.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-WealthPk