Punjab Minister for Agriculture Dr. Farrukh Javed has directed the field and extension officers of Agriculture Department to start spray on war footing for prevention of attack of white pest on cotton crop. The Minister took notice of the attack of white pest in the area of cotton belt in Punjab. He directed all the field officers to make direct coordination with cotton cultivators and ensure the process of spray. He said that an awareness campaign should be start immediately across the province in this regard. He said that he personally not only monitor the whole process but also himself visit the concerned areas to ensure the preventing measures 100 percent.
He expressed these views while talking in a meeting of agriculture officers regarding attack of white pest on cotton crop. He said that sudden increase in temperature after Eid, start damaging cotton crop in some areas. The Minister said that this year cultivation of cotton crop is less than the last year and effective measures could not taken in time can cause massive damage. He directed the field officers to ensure timely spray across the province and if send report to the department and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated.