Director Agriculture Faisalabad Highlights Precautions for Effective Super Seeder Use in Wheat Sowing
By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab, Pakistan
FAISALABAD: The wheat sowing campaign for 2026-27 is underway in Faisalabad Division, with special attention being given to drill sowing to ensure better use of resources, reduce production costs and increase per-acre yield.
Director Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood said that Super Seeder machines provided by the Agriculture Department on subsidy were playing an important role in finely cutting paddy stubble after the rice harvest, mixing it into the soil and ensuring timely wheat sowing.
He said this method helps improve soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth.
Farmers Advised to Follow Precautionary Measures
Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood advised farmers to take the necessary precautions before operating Super Seeder machines to achieve better results.
He stressed the importance of correctly calibrating the machine, maintaining the prescribed operating speed and ensuring proper seed placement depth. He also advised farmers to use a tractor with horsepower appropriate to the machine’s requirements.
The director further emphasised maintaining suitable soil moisture, operating the machine after morning dew has dried and taking special care while sowing around the corners and edges of fields.
Proper Machine Use Can Improve Wheat Yield
Chaudhary Khalid Mahmood said following these precautionary measures would improve Super Seeder performance and ensure uniform seed sowing.
He added that proper operation of the machinery would also help farmers save fuel and increase wheat production per acre.
