Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister has formulated a well-knitted 3-year plan costing Rs4.76 billion for tracking agriculture sector on modern lines for making it profitable in the Province.
Sources in Agriculture department told Business Recorder on Sunday that under the plan special focus would be accorded on introducing ultra modern technology of Solar Drip Sprinkler Irrigation system in Punjab. Drip Sprinkler system would be installed on 20,000 acres land for better and effective utilisation of available irrigation water for enhancing agriculture productivity in the Province.
In addition, special steps will also be taken for the promotion and installation of Tunnel Farming Technology on 3000 acres of land for growing vegetables in Punjab. The tunnel farming will help promote the growing off-season vegetables around the year which will be supportive in improving the economic conditions of the growers of the Province.
The programme will pave the way for introducing modern and profitable farming, enhancing productivity, lessening the productivity expenditures, better utilisation of fertilisers and pesticides and save water.
The government will provide 80 percent subsidy on installation of Solar system while growers will contribute 20 percent for the installation of the system.