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Timely sowing key to higher chickpea yield in Punjab

Pakistan Published 17 October 2026, 04:52 · archived 17 Oct 2026

LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department has advised farmers to ensure timely sowing of chickpea to achieve higher per-acre yields, with the recommended planting period varying according to the agro-climatic conditions of different regions. According to a department spokesperson, the suitable sowing period in Gujrat, Narowal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi is from October 10 to November 10. In the rain-fed areas of the Thal region, including Bhakkar, Khushab, Mianwali, Layyah and Jhang, October is the recommended sowing period, while farmers in irrigated areas should complete sowing between October 20...

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