The Agriculture Department (Pest Warning & Extension) in Tehsil Dunyapur conducted a special awareness program under the directives of the Director General Pest Warning Punjab, as part of the ‘Heatwave Awareness Campaign’ and the ‘Awareness campaign on prohibited pesticides for rice crop’, scheduled from 9 July to 15 July 2026. A large number of agricultural pesticide dealers from Dunyapur participated in the event.
Key Precautions for Crops, Orchards, and Livestock
Participants were briefed on necessary precautionary measures to protect crops, orchards, and livestock from extreme heat. Experts urged dealers to guide farmers on timely irrigation, moisture conservation, providing adequate shade for livestock, ensuring continuous supply of clean and cool drinking water, and other preventive actions to minimize heatwave-related losses.
Prohibited Pesticides for Rice Crop
Rana Shahid Iqbal, Deputy Director Agriculture (Pest Warning), Dunyapur, stated that in line with the Government of Punjab and Director General Pest Warning Punjab directives, 13 pesticides prohibited for use on rice crop must not be sold or applied. He urged dealers to refrain from selling these products and to advise farmers to use only registered pesticides as per Agriculture Department technical recommendations. He emphasized that insect pests and diseases in rice should be managed solely through registered pesticides and official recommendations.
Farmers were advised to contact the Mobile Pest Surveillance Squad or nearest Agriculture Department field staff for technical guidance.
Awareness Walk
The event concluded with an ‘awareness walk on heatwave protection and prohibition of banned pesticides in rice cultivation’, led by Rana Shahid Iqbal, joined by Majid Khan, Assistant Director Agriculture (Extension), Dr Ashfaq, Senior Agriculture Officer, pesticide dealers, and Agriculture Department officials. Participants carried banners and placards to promote awareness among farmers.
