RAWALPINDI: Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture Extension Rawalpindi, has launched the Wheat Campaign 2026\u201327 for the Pothohar region to encourage the use of modern wheat production technologies, improve farmers\u2019 awareness and increase crop productivity.<\/p>\n
The inaugural ceremony was chaired by PMAS-AAUR Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar uz Zaman, who formally opened the campaign.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the occasion, the vice chancellor underlined the need for active participation of university students in the wheat campaign. He said students could play an important role in creating awareness among farmers, taking part in field-level extension activities and supporting the adoption of modern and improved agricultural practices.<\/p>\n
Prof. Dr. Qamar uz Zaman encouraged students to maintain close contact with farming communities and use their knowledge and skills for improving agricultural productivity in the region.<\/p>\n
Dean Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Dr. M. Azam Khan said effective coordination between the university and the Agriculture Extension Department was essential for the successful implementation of improved farming technologies and for expanding their outreach to farmers.<\/p>\n
Director Agriculture Extension Rawalpindi Shahid Iftikhar Bukhari briefed the participants on the objectives of the campaign, its planned activities and the implementation strategy. He highlighted the importance of farmers\u2019 engagement and timely dissemination of modern wheat production techniques.<\/p>\n
Under the campaign, PMAS-AAUR and the Agriculture Extension Department will jointly carry out awareness and outreach activities across the Pothohar region. Technical guidance will be provided to farmers throughout the 2026\u201327 wheat season.<\/p>\n
The ceremony concluded with an awareness walk, which highlighted the importance of adopting improved wheat production practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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