ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (INP-WealthPK): The Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) of Pakistan distributed wheat seeds and fertiliser worth Rs25 million among 1,000 flood-affected small farmers in south Punjab.
The ‘Seed of Hope’ project of HHRD, under Pakistan Flood Relief Effort-2022, was executed in collaboration with the Punjab Agriculture Department to enhance per acre yield and timely cultivation of wheat in flood-hit areas, said a press release received by WealthPK.
The distribution ceremonies of wheat and fertilizer were held at Fazalpur (Rajanpur) and Taunsa Sharif (Dera Ghazi Khan) in south Punjab.
A training session for farmers’ awareness was also conducted where food and agriculture experts conducted training sessions on the production technology of wheat, insect pest management, weeds management, and irrigation management.
