MULTAN: The Punjab government has decided to distribute high-yielding cotton seed among farmers free of charge through a process of lucky draw to ensure and encourage sowing of registered varieties and get handsome production. 10 kilogram seed, sufficient for an acre, would be provided to successful farmer at each village, according to a press release issued by media liaison unit of Punjab agriculture department here on Thursday.
Those owning 1-25 acre cultivable land, contractors and peasant can apply for the free seed and a village committee would certify who were eligible to be included in the lucky draw. Members of National and Provincial Assemblies, officials of agriculture and revenue department, and their family members would not be allowed to participate. Forms can be downloaded from the web site ‘www.ext.agripunjab.gov.pk’ and can also be obtained from the offices of deputy director and assistant director agriculture extension.
