Vice Chancellor Arid University Visits Wheat Campaign 2025 and Addresses Farmers

Vice Chancellor Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) visited the ongoing Wheat Campaign 2025 that has been jointly organized by the PMAS-AAUR and the Directorate of Agriculture (Extension), Government of Punjab, under the directions of the Secretary Agriculture, Punjab.

Farmers Urged to Adopt Modern Practices During Wheat Campaign 2025

During the visit, the Vice Chancellor addressed a large gathering of farmers and emphasized the importance of adopting modern agricultural practices to enhance wheat productivity and ensure sustainable food security. He highlighted that the Wheat Campaign aims to educate farmers about climate-smart cultivation techniques, efficient irrigation systems, and the balanced use of fertilizers to increase per-acre yield. He stressed that the university is committed to bridging the gap between research and practical application by providing hands-on training and field demonstrations to the farming community.

HEC Experts and Field Teams Support Wheat Campaign 2025

The Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the university’s agricultural experts and field teams for their active participation in awareness sessions being held across different regions. He stated that such collaborative initiatives not only empower farmers but also play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable agricultural development in Punjab.

Wheat Campaign 2025 Expands Across Six Districts

The Wheat Campaign serves as a joint effort to provide farmers with practical training, field demonstrations, and scientific guidance for better wheat production, ensuring the adoption of modern and sustainable farming practices across the province.

Secretary Agriculture Punjab Mobilizes Wheat Campaign 2025 Resources

The Wheat Campaign 2025 has been rolled out across six districts of the Rawalpindi Division — Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Murree, and Talagang — with the active support of the Directorate of Agriculture Extension and under the guidance of Secretary Agriculture Punjab Mr. Iftikhar Ali Sahoo. Chairing a special meeting with vice chancellors of Punjab’s agricultural universities and the Director General Agriculture (Extension), Mr. Sahoo emphasized that all available resources should be mobilized to make the campaign effective, reiterating the government’s commitment to modernizing agriculture and ensuring food security through targeted outreach and farmer engagement.

Students and Faculty Drive Wheat Campaign 2025 in Potohar Region

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman highlighted the importance of wheat as a staple crop in the Potohar region, stressing the need for improved sowing techniques and best agronomic practices to achieve higher yields. To support this effort, 45 field teams comprising 450 students, supervised by agricultural experts and faculty members, have been deployed to farms across the division. These teams are providing on-site guidance on modern cultivation techniques, water management, soil fertility, and machinery use, bridging academia and the farming community while giving students valuable practical experience.

Officials See Wheat Campaign 2025 as National Imperative

Director Agriculture (Extension) Rawalpindi Syed Shahid Iftikhar Bukhari described the campaign as a strategic effort to strengthen the national economy, noting that increasing wheat production is not just an agricultural goal but a national imperative. Dean Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Tariq Mukhtar added that the initiative reflects a united front between government institutions and farmers, ensuring that science-based practices are adopted widely.

Wheat Campaign 2025 Builds Long-Term Agricultural Resilience

Officials believe that the Wheat Campaign 2025 will not only improve yields this season but also lay the foundation for long-term agricultural resilience in the region. By equipping farmers with modern tools and knowledge, the campaign is expected to reduce input waste, improve soil health, and ensure more consistent food production in the years ahead.