GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB, AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT SITUATION VACANT in islamabad

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB, AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT SITUATION VACANT
Applications are invited for the following posts of Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB), situated at Lahore Pakistan from senior scientists / experienced personnel of competent and dynamic leadership on market based pay package. These posts will be filled on contract basis initially for a period of two years and are likely to be extended further on the basis of performance:-
Sr. No. Name of Post Creteria Pay Scale / Package For Private Sector personnel appointed by initial recrutment under the contract employee policy For Govt. Employees posted as such
1 Chief Executive
Qualification: Ph.D in Agriculture or Veterinary or Animal Husbandry or Poultry or Fisheries or Forestry Sciences from HEC recongnized University Experience: 10 years experience in the relevant field Publications: At least 10 research publications in HEC recognized journals
Age: 40 – 63 years PKRs 700,000/- to 1,000,000/-
2 Executive Member (Planning & Programming) Qualification: Ph.D in Agriculture or Veterinary or Animal Husbandry or Poultry or Fisheries or Forestry Sciences from HEC recongnized University Experience: 15 years experience in relevant field including at least three years experience of Research Planning and Programming Publications: At least seven research publications in HEC recognized journals Age: 40 – 63 years MP-II Pay Scale of the Employee + Deputation Allowance
3 Executive Member (Monitoring & Evaluation)
Qualification: Ph.D in Agriculture or Veterinary or Animal Husbandry or Poultry or Fisheries or Forestry Sciences from HEC recongnized University Experience: 15 years experience in relevant field including at least three years experience of Research Monitoring and Evaluation Publications: At least seven research publications in HEC MP-II Pay Scale of the Employee + Deputation Allowance recognized journals Age: 40 – 63 years
4 Executive Member (Coordination)
Qualification: Ph.D in Agriculture or Veterinary Animal Husbandry or Poultry or Fisheries or Forestry Sciences from HEC recongnized University Experience: 15 years experience in relevant field including at least three years experience of Research Coordination Publications: At least seven research publications in HEC recognized journals Age: 40 – 63 years MP-II Pay Scale of the Employee + Deputation Allowance
5Executive Member (Administration & Finance) Qualification: Ph.D in Agriculture or Veterinary Animal Husbandry or Poultry or Fisheries or Forestry Sciences from HEC recongnized University Experience: 15 years experience in relevant field including at least three years experience of Administration and Finance Publications: At least seven research publications in HEC recognized journals
Age: 40 – 63 years MP-II Pay Scale of the Employee + Deputation Allowance
INSTRUCTIONS Interested candidates should send their applications alongwith detailed Curriculum
Vitae clearly highlighting the elements of the eligibility criteria, attested copies of academic degrees & experience certificates, list of research publications in HEC recognized journals mentioning with or without impact factor and awards (if any).
Candidates who are already serving in Government / Semi Government and Autonomous Bodies should apply through proper channel accompanied by NOC from the employer. An advance copy of the application may be sent, so as to reach within due date. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Application having incomplete / incorrect information will be rejected.
No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates coming for interview.
The decision of Competent Authority will not be challenged in any court.
Applicants are required to submit their applications within thrity (30) days from the date of publication through electronically followed by hard copy.
Incomplete / late applications shall not be entertained.
(WASIF KHURSHID) SECRETARY AGRICULTURE
E-mail: agripunjab@gmail.com
Phone # +92 42 99210499, +92 42 99210130 2-Bank Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Overview
Agriculture is mainstay of Pakistan's economy. It accounts for 21% of the GDP and together with agro-based products fetches 80% of the country’s total export earnings. More than 48% of the labour force is engaged in this sector.
The most populated province of Punjab provides the largest share in national agricultural production. Agriculture offers 21% of the GDP and gives employment to 47% of the population. It contributes in provision of raw materials to major industries; textile, leather, rice processing, edible oil, sugar and various food processing industries. Pakistan’s total export has a three fourth share of agriculture and 60% of this share comes from Punjab. Over years, Punjab has tried to meet the challenges of food security.
Punjab becomes the second largest province making 25.9% of country’s total land, with its area of 20.63 million hectares. Land utilization status is accessible for 86% of the aggregate territory; while 14% land stays unreported. Another 14% of the area is not available for agriculture due to either being totally fertile or being occupied by infrastructure consequently only 72% of the land is available for cropping. 10.81 million hectares (53%) is net sown area; area that is cultivated at least once and year. 9% of the land is categorized as current fallow; area that is not used for cultivation during a year. 8% land is marked as culturable waste which means area that is not cultivated for more than three years and is a part of cultivated area.
Census of agriculture 2010 shows that there were 5,249,800 agriculture farms in Punjab, these farms consists majorly of very small farms. 42% of the farms are even less than one hector. Farms ranging from one hector to 10 hectares make the half of the total number of farms and they occupy 68.9 % of the total area. Farms consisting of 10 hectare and above are 22.2 % of the total farm area.
Statistics of 2014 shows that Punjab’s total cropped area was 16.68 million hectares this depicts that 5.87 million hectares was sown more than once during the year. In 2015, wheat was cropped in 42% of the land similarly cotton occupies 14 % and rice 11.3 % the Punjab’s total cropped area.
To fulfill the needs of livestock population of the province fodder was cropped in 10.6% of the, following Maize and Sugarcane occupying 4.1 % and 4.3% area respectively. Oilseeds, pulses and vegetables were cropped only in 10 % of the area.
The mission is to sustain food security and support to national economy, making agriculture cost effective and knowledge based, with emphasis on farmer’s welfare and maintenance of the yield potentials.
Land Utilization Statistics
Pakistan
(Area in million hectares) Punjab
(Area in million hectares)
Geographical Area 79.61 20.63
Forest area 4.55 0.49
Not available for cultivation 23.10 2.97
Culturable waste 8.27 1.52
Cultivated area 22.07 12.52
Total reported area 57.99 17.50
Current fellow 6.69 1.89
Net area sown 15.38 10.63
Area sown more than once 7.30 5.89
Total cropped area 22.68 16.52
Functions
The main functions of agriculture department are as follows:
• Legislation, policy formulation and sectoral planning regarding:
o Agriculture Education, Training and Research including Agricultural University, Faisalabad and Pir Mehr Ali Shah University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi and pre-service/in-service training at Agriculture Training institutes
o Adaptive Research and Research Farms
o Improvement of agricultural and water management methods
o Protection against insects, pests, prevention of plants diseases and quality control of pesticides
o Soil Fertility and Soil Conservation
o Mechanization, reclamation of land, use of agriculture machinery ploughing, tube-wells and installation and research Agricultural Engineering (Agricultural Machinery and Implements), Water Management Training and Research Institute, Lahore
o Agricultural Information and publications/training
o Agricultural Statistics
o Preparation and review of agricultural production strategy in coordination with district agriculture extension
• Arboricultural Operations
• Monitoring of Agriculture inputs like fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation through field extension staff
• Promotion of modern agriculture technologies and other extension activities through method/result demonstration, farmers gatherings, print and electronic media, etc.
• Training and Research on Floriculture Seed Farms/Green Belts
• Market Information and intelligence System and matters common to all Market Committees
• Agricultural Loans/subsidies
• Water Management Operations, Planning, Research and Coordination
• Production, multiplication and marketing of certified seed through Punjab Seed Corporation
• Coordination and Strengthening of Research activities in Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation, Water Management, Forest and Fisheries sectors through Punjab Agricultural Research Board
• Economic Planning and policy-making in respect of agriculture in the province
• Plant Protection:
o Standardization of local and imported pesticides
o Plant quarantine
• Economic studies for framing agricultural policy
• Farm management research for planning project formulating and evaluation in the province
• Grading of Agricultural commodities other than food grains, for exports
• Agricultural commodity research (marketing research and laboratory research for laying down district, regional and provincial grades)
• Soil survey, comprehensive inventory of soil resources of province and their proper utilization
• Standardization of fertilizers for meeting provincial requirements
• Introduction of special crops like jute, tea, olive etc.
• Under-development areas:
o Identification of under-development areas
o Identification of the fields in which an area is under-developed
o Measures necessary to remove the causes of under-development in different areas
• Socio-Economic studies for framing agricultural research policies
• Research for the introduction of improved germs plasm, relating to agriculture
• Collection of statistics on agricultural research
• High level manpower training for agricultural research and on farm management
• Pest Scouting, Pest Survey, Pest Warning, Quality Control of Pesticides, Research on Plant Protection, training of pesticides dealers, farmers and extension workers in plant protection
• Budget, accounts and audit matters
• Purchase of stores and capital goods for the department
• Services matters except those entrusted to Services and General Administration Department
• Administration of the Agriculture related laws and the rules
• Maters incidental and ancillary to the above subjects

Our Strategy
Agriculture is a major contributor to the provincial economy, accounting for over 21 percent of its GDP, providing employment for 47 percent of its work force, and a main source of livelihood and sustenance for the poor. National food security hinges upon agriculture. About 80% of the country’s foreign exchange originates from agriculture, and Punjab contributes over 60% in this. It is a main source of raw material for several industries, especially textile, edible oil, rice husking, etc.
Investment in agriculture in Punjab ensures high return, generates employment in rural areas thus curtails rural-urban migration, and can be the most effective way to reduce rural poverty. The Punjab government has a mission to develop a science-based, vibrant and internationally linked agriculture sector that can not only meet the food security challenges but also compete in domestic as well as in international markets. We envision public-private partnership in achieving this mission.
Development Strategy
Enhancing Productivity for the Improved Livelihood in Rural Areas
• Increase the flow of scientific innovations
• Bridge the yield gap between progressive and resource poor farmers
• Promote diversification to high-value crops and vertical integration to increase small farmers’ income
• Provide resources, skills and information to enable small farmers to be linked with consumers, especially of high-value markets
Improving Government’s Ability to Meet Food Security Challenges
• Reduce expenditure on holding big wheat reserves in the public sector
• Promote grain storage in the private sector
• Develop future agricultural commodity markets and promote pledge loaning
• Make well-informed decision based on accurate information such as production, stock, import and export prices, etc. and scientific prediction
Reduce Regional Disparity
• Special emphasis on building institutions, providing resources, and training small farmers in the neglected region of Southern Punjab
• Encourage production of high-value crops to high potential marginal lands in Thal and Cholistan
Sustaining Agricultural Resources
• Agricultural production will be transformed from input-oriented to knowledge-based system. For this purpose, efficient energy, water, pesticide, fertilizer, and labor utilization and management systems will be developed and promoted
• Unnecessary conversion of agricultural lands into urban settlement will be discouraged
Key Initiatives
Revamping of Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB)
• Identify stakeholders’ issue through their involvement
• Fund output-oriented research on competitive basis
• Ensure commercialization of research outputs through stakeholders’ involvement
• Enhance national and international collaboration
• Import of new technologies for local adaptation
Establishments of Seed Units
• Provision of basic and pre-basic seed to the private sector
• Sell established varieties/hybrids to the private sector on competitive basis
Promote IPR based Technology Environment
• Provide government guarantee to Monsanto for the technology fee for the use of its latest cotton technologies
• Willingness of the Government to sign similar deals with other tested technology providers
Promoting food quality, safety and traceability through Star Farm concept
• Training of six master trainer
• Capacity building of extension agents, traders, processors, and farmers
• Establishing the trading platforms through Star Farm Franchising
• Developing forward and backward linkages of the trading platforms
Establishment of Punjab Agricultural Marketing Company
• Identifying key marketing investment areas
• Developing business models for identified areas
• Invite and encourage private investment in identified areas
Crop Maximization
• Fruits and Vegetable Development Project
• Provision of farm mechanization service on cost sharing basis
Governance Improvement Measures
Enactment of Seed Act
• Provide private sector a legal space in the seed business
• Provide enabling environment for the private sector to operate
• Replace the inefficient seed certification mechanism to truth-in-labeling testing mechanism, which is more private-sector friendly
Enactment of Pesticide Act
• To improve pesticide quality, registration and monitoring of pesticide trade, manufacturing, formulation, sale, and use is being taken up by the Punjab Government
• Standardization of pesticide machinery
Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Act
• Ensure the ownership right to the inventor
• Every inventor can sell the innovation with appropriate technology fee
Market Act
• Allow private sector to establish various kinds of agriculture markets
• Limit the role of the Market Committee in the premises of the public sector markets
• Democratize the Market Committees that manage the public sector markets
• Develop efficient market models and encourage private-public partnership in establishing these markets
Ongoing Projects
Directorate General Agriculture (Extension & AR)
Name of Project Management of fruit fly with special reference to non-conventional methods (2014-15 to 2017-18)
Objectives a) Agriculture Extension
• To introduce and promote integrated plant protection management (IPPM) techniques against fruit fly
• To reduce fruit-fly management cost and increase income in natural eco-system (Mango, Citrus & Guava etc.).
• Provision of Methyl Eugenol, traps and Protein Hydrolysate at subsidized cost to the farmers in a transparent manner
• To comply Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary measures of WTO linked with Mango, Citrus and Guava Trade
• To strengthen Biological Laboratories for rearing of fruit fly predators and releases in the orchards.
• Capacity Building of extension and farmers on Biological, Cultural, Mechanical and Chemical control of Fruit Fly
b) Agriculture Research
• Collection for identification of citrus & Mango fruit fly species
• Damage assessment
• Development of Bio-rational modules for the management of fruit fly
Gestation Period 2014-15 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 227.610 Millions

Name of Project Promotion of Pulses Cultivation in Punjab
Objectives • Development of Basic seed of high yielding varieties of pulses.
• Promotion of certified seed of Lentil, Moong and Mash by its distribution among farmers at subsidized rates.
• Transfer of modern production technology through farmer training program and Print & Electronic Media
• Demonstration of modern production technology for pulses including Lentil, Moong, Mash & Gram at farmers’ fields.
• Promotion of pulses in association of other crops in irrigated areas
• Holding of farmer days and use of other extension tools to lure farmers on adoption of pulses cultivation
Gestation period 2014-15 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs: 127.260 Million

Name of Project Extension Service 2.0 - Farmer Facilitation Through Modernized Extension
Objectives I. Development of soil attributes database and its GIS mapping.
II. Strengthening of capacity of existing soil Laboratories
III. Identification of Crop Specialists from Universities, Research and Extension Organizations for online advice to the extension agents and farmers.
IV. Improvement in Service Delivery, through Extension service by provision of missing facilities to the extension agents for field work to respond to the queries of the farmers through dedicated visits and establishment of dedicated monitoring system at each nodal point.
V. Registration of four farms from each village with regular expansion program to reach every farm within life of the project according to soil test plan
VI. Adoption of latest extension approaches and tools for regular interaction with registered and other farmers through field visits, plant clinics, farmer’s training, inbound/outbound calls, and helpline/complaint line with IVR facilities.
VII. Provision of outbound survey call facility SMS/MMS query and SMS/MMS Broad casting service, pre-recorded calls/ Robot calls with response capture facility etc. and other mechanisms/technologies to connect with agriculture farmers.
VIII. Establishment of helpline with complaint management systems including provision of application/ portal management system for sending out the customized SMS messages and/or Robot calls to agriculture farmers.
IX. To redress farmer issues relating to agriculture technology and input management etc.
X. Strengthening of the existing laboratory of Soil Survey of Punjab.
XI. Strengthening of the Information System Unit, Soil Survey of Punjab
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 4,104.739 Million

Name of Project Community Based integrated Management of Pink Bollworm and Provision of missing facilities to Pest Warning Wing
Objectives • Demonstration for management of pink bollworm to farmers through Gossyplure (Ropes) and Sex-Pheromone traps installation at selected farmer fields.
• Field demonstrations to promote a viable component of IPM techniques for effective PBW control and conservation of natural enemies.
• Maintenance of Pink Bollworm moth catches data recorded on weekly intervals.
• Communication with mobile alerts to farmers and policy makers about the hot spots identified manually as well as on the basis of eco-biological prediction models.
• Publicity through use of print and electronic media.
• Provision of Laptops/ Android Tablets to field officers of pest warning for recording and processing Gossyplures and Pheromone traps data.
• Provision of Motorcycles to Agricultural Officers (PP), Field Assistants and Pest Surveyors on peripurchase basis for pest scouting and data collection Gossyplures and Pheromone traps.
• Increased farmers income through increased crop productivity, diversified agricultural practices.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 96.232 Million
Directorate General Agriculture Research (Ayub Agricultural Research Institute)
Name of Project Introduction and adaptation of high value crops and fruits in climatic conditions of Punjab
Objectives • Acquisition of promising cultivars of Avocado, Chiku, Nectarine/peaches, Pistachio, Berries, Passion fruit, Mangosteen, Fig and Grapes.
• To promote diversified, climate resilient agricultural production systems in the changing environmental scenario.
• Technical Assistance of orchard growers.
• To promote fruit crop production for high economic returns.
• To ensure the regular availability of fruits for nutrition, industrial and medicinal use.
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 34.565 million

Name of Project Evolution of Sorghum and Corn genotypes for the production of conserved fodders.
Objectives • Collection, maintenance and evaluation of Sorghum, Corn, Alfalfa and Berseem genotypes for fodder and grain yield.
• Quality characterization of sorghum, corn, alfalfa and berseem lines for conserved fodders.
• Standardization of seed production technology of alfalfa and berseem.
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 9.158 million

Name of Project Improvement of Production Technology in Garlic and Ginger
Objectives A. Garlic
1. Introduction, evaluation and popularization of machinery in collaboration with the AMRI office at Faisalabad, for farm operations in garlic crop production
2. Establishment of multiplication block at Vegetable Research Institute, Faisalabad
3. Training of farmers for garlic crop management and use of imported and evaluated machinery.
4. Capacity building Agriculture Extension Staff and Farmers in garlic production technology.
A. Ginger
1. Identification and Evaluation of suitable ginger production area in districts Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal and Faisalabad.
2. Importing and evaluation of new gene pool for better production in the project area.
3. Training of Farmers and Agriculture Extension Staff in ginger crop production technology including mitigation of problems in ginger crop handling
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2020-21
Total cost Rs. 78.863 million

Name of Project Provision of lab and field equipment for Development of Basmati Rice Hybrid Resistant to Bacterial Leaf Blight, Flood and Salinity in Punjab.
Objectives • To develop Basmati rice hybrids resistant to bacterial leaf blight, flood and salinity in Punjab.
• To develop basmati hybrid rice seed production technology.
• Ultimately, replacement of Basmati variety with Basmati rice hybrids
• The adoption of new improved Basmati rice hybrids by the farmers will increase

o Per hectare yield
o Income of the basmati growers.
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 44.010 million

Name of Project Production of pre-basic/basic virus free seed of the approved potato variety/varieties through tissue culture
Objectives • To strengthen research facilities at Potato Research Institute, Sahiwal & Potato Breeding Sub-Station, Murree with the provision of missing infrastructure & lab facilities.
• To produce virus free quality seed potatoes of the approved potato varieties.
• To enhance the average yield of potato by the dissemination of high quality seed to farming community at affordable rate.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 44.816 million

Name of Project Diversification to high value cropping through promotion of horticulture
Objectives • Import of high market value genotypes of date palm (46,000 plants).
• Adoptability testing of new genotypes for acclimatization under climatic conditions of the Punjab
• Development of modern nurseries of seedless Kinnow (55,000 plants)
• Technical Assistance and Capacity Building of orchard growers in fruit production.
• To promote fruit crop production for increased economic returns
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2020-21
Total cost Rs. 1,042.772 million

Name of Project Accreditation of AARI laboratories for ISO-17025
Objectives 1. To improve the working and services delivery of Fiber Testing Laboratory, Rice Technology Laboratory, Biotechnology laboratory, Cereal Technology Laboratory, Soil and Water Testing Laboratories and Pesticide Quality Control laboratories in Punjab, reference labs of fertilizers, pesticides, soil chemistry and Seed testing laboratory.
2. To provide analytical services to the stakeholders (Cotton Fiber, Pesticide, food industry, importers, exporters and farmers etc.) at par with international standards.
3. To get ISO 17025 accreditation of AARI laboratories.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 120.614 million

Name of Project Commissioned Research for development of Cotton Seed
Objectives 1. To check seed pilferage and acquisition of new germplasm for genetic improvement
2. Production of pure seed and enhancement of seed quality
3. Insertion of CLCuV resistance through conventional breeding
4. Screening of local existing germplasm against cotton diseases
5. Incorporation of double and triple Bt gene against bollworms and glyphosate resistance
6. Laser leveling on subsidy and development of drainage areas
7. Insertion of CLCuV resistance, heat tolerance and better fiber quality through conventional breeding for development of climate smart varieties.
8. Biosafety clearance of the developed Bt lines
9. DNA finger printing of germplasm and promising advanced lines
10. Development of Production Technology
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2020-21
Total cost Rs. 363.615 million

Name of Project Development Of Integrated Management Of Citrus Orchards To Enhance The Yield And Improvement Of Fruit Quality
Objectives • Enhancement of citrus yield.
• Improvement of quality of citrus fruit (Kinnow) overcoming the disease.
• Integrated management of citrus orchards.
• Field demonstration of trials at farmer orchards to disseminate developed management
strategy for motivation & wide spread adoption.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 28.429 million

Name of Project Improvement of Breeding and Seed Production System of Fodder Crops
Objectives • Pre-basic seed production of approved varieties of fodder crops to ensure availability of certified seed.
• Acquisition of germplasm of Alfalfa, Berseem, Oats, Sorghum, Maize and other nutritious fodders and development of germplasm for new varieties.
• Strengthening the facilities of universities for seed production and resource for seed industry.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 58.298 million

Name of Project Developing Pothwar into an Olive Valley
Objectives • To increase local production of edible oil and to improve balance of payments through export of olive oil.
• To utilize 15,100 acres culture able marginal lands & sub-mountainous areas in Pothwar and adjoining areas.
• Provision of Vehicles (04), Post hole diggers (20), Drip Irrigation Systems and Tunnels (05) and olive plants (13.5 million).
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 2,629.786 million

Name of Project Provision of Additional Research Facilities for Development of Heat Resilient Maize Hybrids at Maize & Millets Research Institute.
Objectives • Development and screening of 500 local inbred lines against high temperature
• Constitution of 400 hybrids
• Screening of new hybrids against heat stress and diseases
• Evaluation of promising vs Multinationals’ hybrids in research trials
• Standardization of maize hybrid seed production technology
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 48.000 million
Directorate General Agriculture (Field)
Name of Project Construction of New Agricultural Offices Complex, at Murree Road, and Soil Conservation, Agricultural Engineering Workshops and Offices at Adyala Road, Rawalpindi. Revised
Objectives Construction of new agricultural offices complex and workshops for the dislocated offices of Agriculture Department
Gestation period 2013-14 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 275.336 million

Name of Project Introduction & promotion of hi-tech farm mechanization technologies
Objectives i. To demonstrate the modern technologies to end users for their larger scale introduction and promotion.
ii. To test and evaluate the performance of imported machines according to local conditions.
iii. To develop and indigenize imported machines by reverse engineering through collaboration of local manufactures of agricultural implements.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 61.135 million

Name of Project Provision of GPS & Tracking System in machinery of Field Wing
Objectives i. To monitor the operation of field machinery & equipment through GPS based tracking system.
ii. To improve the work performance, enhance field efficiency and reduce operational cost.
iii. To reduce stoppage time by making quick repairs and replacement of parts.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 30.671 million

Name of Project Establishment of Hi-Tech Mechanization Service Centers (HMSCs)
Objectives • Establishment of high-tech farm mechanization service centers
• Provision of state of the art farm machinery and equipment on rental basis to the farmers through HMSCs
• Overcome farm labor shortage
• Enhanced crop yield and farmers’ profitability
• Introduce and promote precision farming methods and associated machinery and equipment.
Gestation Period 2016-17 to 2020-21
Total Cost
Government Share Rs. 2030.205 million
Service Provider Share Rs. 1800.000 million
Total project cost Rs. 3830.205 million
Directorate General Agriculture (Water Management)
Name of Project Punjab Irrigated-Agriculture Productivity Improvement Project (PIPIP) – Revised
Objectives The overall project development objective (PDO) is to improve water productivity i.e. producing more crop per drop. It will be achieved through increasing delivery efficiency, adopting improved irrigation practices, promoting crop diversification, and effective application of non-water inputs. The PDO would contribute to increased agricultural production, more employment opportunities in rural areas, higher incomes from the farming, better living standards of the farmers, and improved environment
Gestation Period 2012-13 to 2020-21
Total Cost
(Rs. in million) I. Government: 41,737.955
a. World Bank 39,187.100
b. Punjab Government 2,550.855
I. Farmers: 25,721.045
II. Total: 67,459.000

Name of Project Rainwater Management in Cotton Fields to minimize Impacts of Climate Change (Pilot Project)
Objectives i. Protect the cotton crop from extreme rainfall events/ impacts of climate change to minimize damages.
ii. Produce conducive growing environment for cotton crop by removing excess rainwater from cotton fields.
iii. Encourage farmers to grow cotton by incentivizing them for rainwater management.
iv. Build cotton growers’ capability for better rainwater management to get optimum crop yields.
Gestation Period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total Cost
(Rs. in million) Total Project Cost: 60.723
Government Share: 35.668
Farmers’ Contribution: 25.887

Name of Project Optimizing Watercourse Conveyance Efficiency through Enhancing Lining Length
Objectives The key development objective of the project is to enhance conveyance efficiency which in turn would result in saving of water and improvement in water productivity at the farm level.
Gestation Period 2015-16 to 2019-20
Total Cost
(Rs. in million) Government: 6,829.695
Farmers: 2,458.167
Total: 9,287.862

Name of Project Promotion of High Value Agriculture through Provision of Climate Smart Technology Package
Objectives i. Enhance crop and water productivity through optimal use of water and non water inputs by application of modern irrigated agriculture development technologies.
ii. Support production of off-season vegetable through tunnel technology to meet the domestic demands and for export.
iii. Promote use of renewable energy in agriculture for promoting irrigated agriculture in remote areas.
iv. Build farmers' capability at grassroots level for growing high value crops to get higher farm returns for alleviating poverty.
v. Create job opportunities in rural areas through introduction of climate smart technologies for high value irrigated agriculture.
Gestation Period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total Cost
(Rs. in million) Government Share: 3,475.00
Farmers’ Contribution: 1,292.36
Total: 4,767.36

Name of Project Provision of Laser Land Levelers to Farmers / Service Providers on Subsidized Cost
Objectives The main goal of the project is to maximize productivity of irrigation water at the farm level i.e. producing more crop per drop through optimal use of water and non-water inputs.
Gestation Period 2015-16 to 2017-18
Total Cost Rs. 1,350.000 million

Name of Project Construction of watercourses & laser leveling equipment at Chak No. 105/ML, District Layyah
Objectives i. Enhance efficiency of tertiary level irrigation conveyance network (community watercourses) for increasing water availability at the farm level
ii. Support the rural communities of the village to increase their farm returns by utilizing the available resources more efficiently to alleviate poverty
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 17.530 million
Directorate of Agricultural Information Punjab
Name of Project Interactive Information Dissemination System through Use of Modern Technologies for Innovative Agriculture
Objectives • Transfer of agricultural technology to farming community through FM Radio for enhancing productivity.
• Archival solution/storage and security of video data/footage for about 30 years which would be retrieved for production of video documentaries, TVCs, talk shows, etc. on agriculture for broadcast/telecast through Radio and TV channels.
• Monitoring of twelve TV channels regarding telecast of TVCs, agricultural programmes, documentaries, News, Tickers, etc. for confirmation according to the media released by this Directorate and improving communication strategy.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 49.346 million
Directorate of Agricultural Marketing
Name of Project Establishment of model farms linked with improved supply chain and value addition
Objectives 1. Export promotion by addressing constraints of SPS and WTO,
2. Development of supply chain infrastructure,
3. Incentive structure for private sector, the interventions for this purpose to upgrade the standards have been divided into two categories, i.e.
i. Software interventions comprising of capacity building services and certification audit for all the components of supply chain i.e. Farm Level, Processing Level, Logistic companies and traders / exporters.
ii. Hardware interventions comprising of provision of machinery and equipment and civil works (if required) to improve quality of the produce.
1. Establishment of farmers and marketing linkages
2. Facilitate group marketing and business clusters for scale economies.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2020-21
Total cost Rs. 3,261.191 Million
Education
Name of Project Testing Indigenous Hydroponic Greenhouses for Vegetable Growing at various Locations in Punjab (2015-16 to 2017-18) (Revised)
Objectives o Establishing and testing indigenous hydroponic greenhouses for raising vegetables under suitable climatic conditions of Punjab.
o Pooling information relating to construction, crop growth, yield and socioeconomic issues of the low cost Hydroponic Technology.
o Information dissemination for popularization of hydroponic agriculture to harvest manifold dividends from the soilless agriculture.
o Training and demonstration of Hydroponic technology to the progressive farmers.
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 77.571 Million

Name of Project Establishment of Sub-Campus of Arid Agriculture University at Attock (Phase-II)
Objectives o Imparting high quality agriculture and science education to students in identified disciplines at a standard identical to accredited international standards thus catering for development and research needs of agriculture in Pakistan in future.
o To have the latest developments in agriculture curriculum, teaching methodology and lab standards as well as promoting effective R&D activities in the agriculture sector in line with advances in the international as well as sister Institutions
o To remove regional imbalances and to impart agricultural education & research work, develop and transfer region based crop related technologies to the local farmers’ community.
o Producing a trained and skilled work force having a focus on innovation, value addition and entrepreneurship, capable of employing knowledge inputs for the rapid and sustainable agriculture development of Pakistan.
o To exploit full potential of crops especially wheat, sugarcane, maize, fodder, vegetable etc., for enhanced agricultural production for local consumption and export
o To train the local farmers through short term trainings aimed at strengthening the agro-based industries and to help alleviate poverty in the region.
o Undertake fundamental and applied research & development projects aimed at knowledge generation/dissemination in the long, medium and short term.
Gestation period 2016-17 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 879.668 Million

Name of Project Scheme for 50 overseas Ph.D. Scholarships for University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Objectives I. To send 50 scholars to technologically advanced countries for PhD studies in emerging areas.
II. To strengthen the existing faculty of the university through foreign qualified PhDs in emerging areas
III. To bring excellence in teaching and research through modern techniques
IV. To have the latest developments in agriculture curriculum, teaching methodology and lab standards as well as promoting effective R&D.
V. To promote innovation, entrepreneurship and find solutions for strategic issues in agriculture and rural development through scientists trained as a result of this project
Gestation period 2015-16 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 656.083 million

Name of Project Establishment of Punjab Bio-Energy Institute (PBI) at UAF
Objectives • To establish bioenergy research system for facilitating the development of energy scarce sector of the country in general and agriculture in particular.
• To launch degree courses and programs in Energy System.
• To develop bioenergy skill training and outreach program for enhancing self-employment and poverty alleviation.
• To strengthen R&D in energy and environment sectors and nexus of energy with Agriculture.
Gestation period 2014-15 to 2017-18.
Total cost Rs. 770.473 million

Name of Project Establishment of Sub-Campus of University of Agriculture Faisalabad at Depalpur, District Okara
Objectives o To offer significant advanced training and research in agriculture through teaching and research by well qualified academic staff and improving the overall working environment of student and faculty.
o Highly qualified manpower production in different emerging disciplines of agriculture and allieddisciplinesto meetthechallengesof theeverincreasing advancementin science.
o Improvingthehealth,educationandresearchfacilitiesfortheacademic, administrativestaffandstudentsofthesubcampusbyprovidingeducation,sports andhealthfacilities.
Gestation period 2014-15 to 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 453.483 million

Name of Project Establishment of Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan Phase-II
Objectives i. To provide infrastructure for the Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan
ii. Procurement of Lab Equipment, Furniture & Fixture, Farm machinery, transport, generator, books & periodicals, Uniform & protective clothing, stationery etc
iii. Farm Development at JalalpurPirwala including Leveling of 500 acres land, construction of residences (4 Nos.) and lining of water course measuring 4816 meters.
iv. To arrange exhibitions, fairs and national celebrations and conduct of conferences/seminars etc.
Gestation Period 2015-16 to 2018-19
Total Cost Rs. 1,510.243 million
New Schemes
Directorate General Agriculture (Extension & AR)
Name of Project Rehabilitation of salt affected Soil through Gypsum application
Objectives o Poverty alleviation through restoring the land which presently is lying barren due to salinity / sodicity and water-logging
o Environmental protection through improvement of degraded soils and checking further degradation
o Capacity building of public institutions (involved in the project implementation), in terms of staff training, laboratory equipment, operational budget and technology transfer
o Capacity building of the farmers in rehabilitation of salt affected lands.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2019-20
Total cost Total Cost: Rs.1890.995 Million
Govt. share: Rs. 1007.566 million
Farmer share: Rs. 883.429 million

Name of Project Contract farming through Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Objectives 1. To propose contract farming through Public Private Partnership (PPP) on tenant area of above proposed six Agriculture Ext. Farms.
2. To promote mechanized farming at the proposed farms through contract farming with the Private Partners.
3. To increase the productivity and profitability of the proposed agriculture extension farms.
4. To identify and secure a market for the produce of the proposed agriculture extension farms.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 5.000 million
Directorate General Agriculture Research (Ayub Agricultural Research Institute)
Name of Project Up-gradation of AARI Infrastructure, Faisalabad
Objectives o To upgrade the labs and infrastructure of Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad for safe and pleasant working environment
o Safety of sophisticated instruments in the labs.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 297.279 million

Name of Project Development of hybrid and OPVs in horticulture crops resilient to climate change
Objectives o Specifying responsibilities for better out-puts
o Division of research activities on crops according to their production areas
o Intensification of research activities for the development of hybrids and varieties in crops resilient to climate change
o Improvement of production technology in crops specific for climatic zones for harvesting near to yield potential
o Improvement in vegetable farming technology
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2021-22
Total cost Rs.1000.000 million

Name of Project Construction of separate washrooms for female staff
Objectives To establish separate washrooms/ toilets for female employees of Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad at AARI Campus and its allied offices, Agriculture Field and Agriculture Secretariat in Punjab.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs.21.753 Million
Directorate General Agriculture (Field)
Name of Project Privatization of Karkhana-e-Aalaat - e -Zarai in Bahawalpur (PPP)
Objectives • To prepare complete feasibility of establishment of Agri-Mall at KAZ Bahawalpur.
• Provide the design of Agri-Mall keeping in view the expected activities to be performed by the private party.
• The role of land owner i.e field wing of Agriculture Department during operation of Agri-Mall.
• Promote cost effective partnership with private sector.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 5.000 million
Directorate General Agriculture (Water Management)
Name of Project Promotion of Gram Cultivation through Life Saving Irrigation with Sprinkler System under Changing Climate
Objectives The main objective of the project is to enhance gram cultivation under sprinkler irrigation system in Thal area and strengthen small farmers’ resilience to droughts under changing climate.
Gestation Period 2017-18 to 2019-20
Total Cost
(Rs. in million) ADP/Government of the Punjab 296.080
Farmers’ Contribution 84.000
Total 380.080
Directorate of Agricultural Marketing
Name of Project Improvement / Modernization of Agricultural Produce Markets (Phase-I)
Objectives i. To collect real time arrival data of the agriculture produce for information of the administrative department, growers through weighbridges and scientific use the data of weight for analysis and policy recommendations.
ii. To undertake evidence based market intelligence services expeditiously regarding supply and price situation of agricultural produce in different markets.
iii. To improve security situation in agricultural produce markets for all the stakeholders of agriculture marketing system.
iv. To improve/ provide better physical infrastructure (platforms and sheds at platform) in agricultural produce markets.
v. To improve sanitation and hygiene situation in the agriculture markets.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 384.071 million
Directorate of Floriculture (T & R)
Name of Project Development of Floriculture markets in Punjab
Objectives o Introduction of tunnel technology.
o Introduction of mechanical dehydration technology.
o Development of basic flowers markets infrastructure.
o Reduction in post-harvest losses of floriculture products.
o Uplifting of farming community by increasing the farmer’s income through floricultural crops.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2019-20
Total cost Total Cost = Rs.264.068 Million
Government Share = Rs.244.068 Million
Farmer Share = Rs.20.000 Million
Local Dev. Program
Name of Project Construction of watercourse of Chak No. 393/JB, Khanpur, District T.T. Singh
Objectives i. Enhance efficiency of tertiary level irrigation conveyance network (community watercourses) for increasing water availability at the farm level
ii. Support the rural communities of the village to increase their farm returns by utilizing the available resources more efficiently to alleviate poverty
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2018-19
Total cost
(Rs. in million) Total Project Cost: 24.672
Government Share: 20.000
Farmers’ Contribution: 4.672
PM's SDGs Program
Name of Project Establishment of Laboratory School, Agriculture University, Faisalabad
Objectives 1. To provide an excellent and stimulating education for students, by developing character, intellect and physical well-being within a happy, scholarly and caring environment.
2. To provide economical education to the children of local population with qualitative approach.
3. To produce constructive and responsible citizens of the nation.
4. To enable children to reach their full potential by fostering self-esteem and a sense of achievement.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 12.278 million
Education
Name of Project Construction Of Student Hostels (Male + Female) At PMAS-AAUR
Objectives o The project aims to construct three student hostels at Main Campus of PMAS-AAUR and University Research Farm, Koont to provide accommodation for 1500 students (Male & Female).
o The proposed facility will be helpful in attracting students from rural and far flung areas which will improve gender education in the society.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 500.000 million

Name of Project Establishment of Agriculture Heritage Museum (AHM) at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Objectives • To foster a society that understands the impact of agriculture on the shaping of our nation's history and its impact on our daily lives.
• To inspire a passion for the diverse history, culture and science of agriculture in the country.
• To establish agriculture heritage museum (AHM) at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in its historical building (since 1906) of old campus.
• To establish herbarium / Flora and Fauna center, a discovery centerand a learning center within the AHM.
• To explore, collect, identify and preserve the insect fauna in different ecological zones of Pakistan in order to provide the identification services to the researches, farmers and students.
• To develop close cooperation between agriculture, tourism and education for benefit of the public.
• To register AHM to be a part of the global efforts on conservation of global agriculture heritage systems (GIAHS), e.g. GIAHS initiative in Peru, Chile, China, the Philippines, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, etc.
• To demonstrate soil and natural resource wealth of Pakistan.
• To provide tourism and educational opportunities for the general public, international visitors, for a large number of underprivileged residents, particularly school and university students, in the region.
• To become member of International Council of Museum (ICOM)
Gestation period 2017-18 To 2018-19
Total cost Rs. 195.890 million

Name of Project Provision of missing infrastructure at Burewala Campus of UAF
Objectives o Imparting high quality education in agriculture and allied identified disciplines to students at a standard identical to accredited international standards thus catering for future development and research needs of agriculture in Pakistan in future.
o To have the latest developments in agriculture curriculum, teaching methodology and lab standards as well as promoting effective R&D activities in the agriculture sector in line with advances in the international as well as sister Institutions.
o To remove regional imbalances and to impart agricultural education & research work, develop and transfer region based crop related technologies to the local farmers’ community.
o Producing a trained and skilled work force having a focus on innovation, value addition and entrepreneurship, capable of employing knowledge inputs for the rapid and genuine sustainable agriculture development of Pakistan.
o To explore full potential of crops especially cotton, wheat, sugarcane, maize, fodder, vegetable etc., for enhancing agricultural production for local consumption and export purposes.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 500.000 million
Other Schemes
Name of Project Improving Quality Of Cotton Through Better Baggaging Facility In Punjab
Objectives 1. Training of master trainers through Pakistan Cotton Standard Institute (PCSI) and Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) regarding contamination free cotton.
2. Training of lady cotton pickers by Lady Master Trainers (Agriculture Officers) from extension wing for picking of contamination free cotton.
3. Training of farmers on picking, storage and transportation of contamination free cotton.
4. Training of traders (Arthis)/ transporters and ginners on transportation, storage and baggaging of quality cotton.
5. Publicity through use of print and electronic media.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2019-20
Total cost Rs. 330.970 Million

Name of Project Effective Pest Management in cotton crop through subsidized provision of spray machines in Core Cotton Districts of Punjab
Objectives I. Demonstration on management of insect pest, diseases and weeds through best spray application with sprayers.
II. Promotion of best sprayer application techniques through provision of hand sprayer, power sprayer and tractor mounted boom sprayers to farmers on subsidy in core and non-core Cotton districts.
III. Publicity through use of print and electronic media.
Gestation period 2017-18 to 2018-19
Total cost Rs.151.666 million

Name of Project Subsidy on DAP fertilizer
Objectives Federal Govt has adjusted the price of DAP at 2600-2650 through reducing the sales tax from Rs.400 to 100, whereas, Govt of Punjab has announced to provide DAP fertilizer at Rs. 2500/bag. In order to maintain the price at Rs. 2500, subsidy of Rs.100-150/bag is proposed through Direct Transfer mechanism, (Voucher Based subsidy scheme).
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 2000.000 million

Name of Project Distribution of certified Cotton seed
Objectives i. Promotion of certified cotton seed
ii. Awareness of benefits of using certified seed
iii. Increasing cotton production
iv. Achieving target of producing 10 Million bales of Cotton
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 110.000 million

Name of Project Support price for Oil seed crops
Objectives The Department of Agriculture has made a comprehensive plan for increase of area and production of oil seed crop in Punjab with a total subsidy of PKR 500 Million. Therefore, Department Will subsidize 100,000 acres of sunflower and rapeseed @ PKR-5000-6000/bag of oil seed depending upon the difference between Cost of production and market price.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 550.000 million

Name of Project R&D Project/proposals through Competitive Grant System (CGS)
Objectives To enhance the Research & Development activities in Agriculture Sector.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 500.000 million

Name of Project Agriculture investment fund for new Agri. Business through Private Sector
Objectives To promote private investment in farm and non-farm micro, small and medium enterprises, which at present is almost non-existent. All funds will be given to enterprises through matching grants in relevant field which include but not limited to Agri-business, post-farm and value chain segments.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 100.000 million

Name of Project Award Scheme for best Growers of Cotton, Rice, Horticulture crops
Objectives Punjab Agriculture Department has initiated wheat crop competitions and farmers have given the befitting response by adoption of latest technologies and managing their wheat crop to compete for higher slots in Punjab. Therefore, it has been planned to share the same experience to motivate farmers to shift to better management and adoption of latest technologies in other crops.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 80.375 million

Name of Project Soil Conservation Activities in Pothohar Region
Objectives To conduct following subsidized Soil Conservation activities in Pothwar region:
Gully Plugging Spillway (Nos.) 150
Water outlets (Nos.) 200
Retaining walls (Nos.) 130
Mini Dams (Nos.) 85
Ponds (Nos.) 130
Water Storage Tanks (Nos.) 20
Gabbion Spurs (Nos.) 50
Stream Bank Training (K.M.) 20
Earthen Bund (Nos.) 24
Tree Plantation (Acres) 150
300

Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs.230.000 million

Name of Project Rehabilitation of Bulldozers
Objectives For the year 2017-18, 90 Nos. bulldozers will be rehabilitated from remaining 156 non-rehabilitated operational bulldozers by replacing their systems/major parts for effective operation. It is apprehended that each repaired machine will cover another 10000 hours.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 570.000 million

Name of Project Distribution of Certified Wheat Seed
Objectives Govt of Punjab is aiming to Promote quality and Certified seeds which enable Nutrient Rich crop with better Productivity. To achieve this Objective Department is providing certified seed in each village to Selected Growers free of cost.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs.200.000 million

Name of Project Empowerment of Kissan through Digital and Financial Inclusion
Objectives In order to Facilitate the Small farmers for buying timely inputs at affordable Price, a markup Free loan scheme was approved during last year. To empower farmer with latest production technologies and information, Smart phone with preloaded mobile apps will be given to farmers. This Scheme will empower farmer with both digitally & financially.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 5900.000 million

Name of Project Pilot Testing - Crop Insurance for Small Farmers
Objectives Natural factors affecting crop yield usually disturb farm budget resulting bad economic condition of poor farmers (2010 Flood, 2015 Kharif Crop Disaster etc.), therefore, Government wants to promote crop insurance for strengthening crop security, in addition to document crop economy.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 200.000 million

Name of Project Uplifting of Extension Farms
Objectives It has been planned to transform the Agriculture Extension Farms into model farms having salient characteristics of technology showcasing, precision agriculture, certified seed production, computerized control systems and improved incomes.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 250.000 million

Name of Project GST share on Agriculture Tubewells
Objectives Punjab Govt. is trying to reduce the input cost of crops and for this GST on 190,000 electric tubewells will be paid by Govt. of Punjab in addition to the subsidy on tariff by Federal Government.
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 4129.625 million

Name of Project Punjab Bio-Energy Company Limited
Gestation period 2017-18
Total cost Rs. 100.000 million
Services
Directorate General Agriculture (Research), AARI, Faisalabad
• For Farmers
• For Reseachers
Directorate General Agriculture (Extension & AR)
• Pre-Services & In-Services Trainings
• Village Level Farmer's Training Programme
• Farmer Field Schools (FFS)
• Production Technology Development
• Plant Clinics (Plantwise)
• Supply of Seed Kits
• Monitoring of Inputs
Directorate General Agriculture (Water Management)
• Water Users' Associations
• Watercourse Improvement
• Irrigation Schemes
• Precision Land Leveling
• High Efficiency Irrigation Systems
• Training and Capacity Building
Directorate General Agriculture (Field)
• Land Leveling
• Water Resources Development
• Soil and Water Conservation
• Research and Development
• Renewable Energy Technology
• Repair & Maintenance
Directorate General Agriculture (Pest Warning & Quality Control of Pesticides)
• Pest Scouting/Pest Surveys
• Forecasting of Pests and Crop Diseases
• Training of Farmers, Extension Workers and Pesticides Dealers
• Quality Control of Pesticides and Registration of Pesticides Distributors
• Screening/ Standardization of Pesticides
Punjab Agricultural Research Board
• Funding Services
• Commercialization Services
Directorate of Agriculture (Economics & Marketing)
• Agriculture Marketing Information Service
• Ramadan Plan
• Price Control Mechanism
• Installation of Digital Rate Board
• Good Governance Initiatives
• Punjab Institute of Agriculture Marketing
Directorate of Agriculture (Crop Reporting Services)
• Crop Estimates
• Agricultural Machinery
• Land Use
• Cost of Production
• Harvest Prices
Directorate of Agricultural (Information)
• Technology Transfer through Print Media
• Technology Transfer through Electronic Media
Punjab Seed Corporation
• Seed Production/Farming
• Seed Procurement
• Seed Processing
• Seed Sales and Marketing
• Seed Export
• Farm Advisory Services
• Seed Quality Testing
Directorate of Floriculture (T & R)
• Free trainings on floriculture & landscaping
• Free advisory services are provided to flower growers on production technology of commercial floriculture crops
• Distribution of vegetable seeds kits to promote kitchen gardening
• Kitchen gardening training in schools, colleges, universities and other departments
• Control of mealy bug in GORs
Facilities
The department is providing following facilities to the farmers:
• Training Institutes
• Research Institutes
• Labs
Training Institutes
• Floriculture & Landscaping Training Center
• In-Service Agriculture Training Institutes (IATI)
• Water Management Training and Research Institute (WMT&RI)
Research Institutes
Bahawalpur
• Regional Agricultural Research Institute
Bhakkar
• Arid Zone Research Institute
Chakwal
• Barani Agri Research Institute • Soil and Water Conservation Research Institute
Faisalabad
• Cotton • Wheat • Horticultural • Vegetable
• Pulses • Post Harvest • Oilseeds • Sugarcane
• Agri Biotech • Entomological • Agronomic • Soil Chemistry &
Environmental Sciences
• Agricultural Economics • Climate Change • Plant Pathalogy
Hafizabad
• Soil Salinity Research Institue
Lahore
• Rice Research Institute • Rapid Soil Fertility Survey & Soil Testing Institue
Multan
• Mango Research Institue • Cotton Research Institue
Sahiwal
• Maize and Millets Research Institute • Potato Research Institute
Sargodha
• Fodder Research Institute • Citrus Research Institue
Address and Contacts Details / telephone Directory
Labs
Pesticide Labs

Pesticides Quality Control Lab Multan
Lab. Incharge: Agriculture Chemist
Address: Old Shujabad Road Agriculture Farm Multan
Phone: 061-9200321
E-mail: pqclmultan@yahoo.com
Pesticides Quality Control Lab Bahawalpur
Lab. Incharge: Agriculture Chemist
Address: In side Regional Research Institute,
Gulberg Road, Model Town A, Bahawalpur
Phone: 062-9255278
E-mail: acpqclbwp@yahoo.com
Pesticides Quality Control Lab Faisalabad
Lab. Incharge: Agriculture Chemist
Address: In side Ayub Agriculture Research Institute,
Jhang Road, Faisalabad
Phone: 041-9200813
E-mail: acpesticide@yahoo.com


Pesticides Quality Control Lab Kala Shah Kaku
Lab. Incharge: Agriculture Chemist
Address: In side Rice Research Institute Kala Shah Kaku
Phone: 042-37951924
E-mail: pqcksk@gmail.com


Soil and Water Testing Labs

Soil and Water Testing Lab Attock
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Near D.H.Q Hospital, Attock
Phone: 057-9316135
E-mail: swtlatk@gmail.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Bahawalnagar
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Haroonaabad, BahwalNagar
Phone: 063-9240104
E-mail: dosfbahawalnagar@gmailcom
Soil and Water Testing Lab Bahawalpur
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Govt. Agriculture Research Station, Bahawalpur
Phone: 062-9255218
E-mail: agri.chemistbwl@gmail.com


Soil and Water Testing Lab Chakwal
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Barani Agricultural Research Instt, Chakwal
Phone: 0543-594515
E-mail: swtlchakwal@gmail.com, hazwaheed@gmail.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Chiniot
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: EDO, Office, District Complex, Chiniot
Phone: 047-9210173
E-mail: dosfctagri@gmail.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Bhakkar
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: District Complex, Bhakkar
Phone: 0453-9200375
E-mail: dosfbhakkar@yahoo.com


Soil and Water Testing Lab D.G. Khan
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Near Dar-ul-Aman, Jail Road, Model Bazar, D.G. Khan
Phone: 064-2468222
E-mail: swtldgkhan@gmail.com, swtl_dgk@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Faisalabad
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Jhang Road, Faisalabad
Phone: 041-9201805
E-mail: swtl_fsd@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Gujranwala
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Opposite Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, Gujranwala
Phone: 055-9200216
E-mail: agrichemistgwl@hotmail.com


Soil and Water Testing Lab Gujrat
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Near Baghdad Colony, G. T. Road Gujrat
Phone: 053-9260314
E-mail: dosfgujrat@gmail.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Hafizabad
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Soil and Water Testing Lab, Hafizabad
Phone: 0547-640153
E-mail: dosfhfd@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Jhang
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Toba Road, Near Railway Patch, Jhang
Phone: 047-3626160
E-mail: aacjhang@gmail.com, dosfjhang34@yahoo.com


Soil and Water Testing Lab Jhelum
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Inside Zila Council, Jhelum
Phone: 0594-9270323
E-mail: dosfjlm@gmailcom
Soil and Water Testing Lab Kasur
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Zila Katchery, Kasur
Phone: 049-2724602
E-mail: d.osfkasur@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Khanewal
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Peoples Colony, Khanewal
Phone: 065-9200111
E-mail: dosfkwl@gmail.com


Soil and Water Testing Lab Khushab
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
Address: Near Sharjah Colony, Opp: Food Bins, Khushab
Phone: 0454-920064
E-mail: dosfkb@yahoo.com
Soil and Water Testing Lab Lahore
Lab. Incharge: Agricultural Chemist
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