MULTAN: The growers of sunflower crops in Punjab have been advised to remove weeds to boost yield.
Punjab Agriculture Department ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Information Naveed Asmat Kohloon, in a statement, said that sunflower crop was important source of oil and beneficial against heart diseases as seeds of sunflower contain 40 to 45 percent oil.
He claimed that farmers could generate immense income by cultivating the crop. The assistant director alarmed that growth of weeds affect crop badly as it deprived the crop from required food, water and light. He suggested that farmers should take special care of the field during first eight weeks of the crop.
Naveed maintained that manual weed removal was of vital importance as it also soften soil which eases flow of water and passage of air. In case of lack of manpower, the use of weedicides was also beneficial for the crop. He also urged them to contact agriculture department for further inquiry or guidelines.
