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The internship report details Muhammad Rizwan's experience in agricultural extension, focusing on farmer training programs for early cotton sowing and crop improvement. The objectives included practical application of theoretical knowledge, conducting farmer meetings, and promoting modern agricultural practices. The report highlights various activities, including field visits, training sessions, and ongoing projects aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity in the region.

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The internship report details Muhammad Rizwan's experience in agricultural extension, focusing on farmer training programs for early cotton sowing and crop improvement. The objectives included practical application of theoretical knowledge, conducting farmer meetings, and promoting modern agricultural practices. The report highlights various activities, including field visits, training sessions, and ongoing projects aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity in the region.

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Internship Report

Farmers training programe for early cotton,and


advisory visits to impove their crops.
.

Submitted
by:
Muhammad Rizwan
AGLA-21-33
to:
Dr. Aown abbas

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF LAYYAH

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CERTIFICATE
It is certificated that Muhammad BILAL Reg. No.AGLB-21-38 student of Agronomy Department,
Faculty of of Agricultural Sciences and Technology University of Layyah, has completed his
internship work (03 Feb-28 March) successfully at Agriculture Extension officer fatehpur District
Layyah. During internship his conduct was good, and he remained punctual.

1. ___________________________ (Internship Supervisor)

Muhammad bakhsh khkhar


(senior Agriculture Officer)

2. ____________________________ (Internal supervisor))

Dr.Aown abbas
Department of Agronomy
Faculty of Agriculture sciences and Technology University of Layyah

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DEDICATION
I dedicated all my efforts of internship to
The Holy Prophet
Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W)
Role Model for Humanity
&
Our Parents
Who supported me financially and morally and
gave a lot of sacrifices for my studies and wish
to See us Successful in every field of Life.

OBJECTIVE
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The internship period is the time, which students spend in agriculture

sectors to get the practical implementation of theory, which they have

studied. Practical work is essential for the confirmation of theoretical

knowledge and experience practical difficulties and other implications.

The main objectives of the internship are as follows

1. To conduct farmer meeting to gide sowing of cotton especially earlly

cotton and other crops

2. To conduct research work based on keen observations.

3. To transform the sense of responsibility and devotion to research work

in the student.

4. To make use of exiting knowledge in research organization for the

promotion of further studies.

ACKNOWLEDGEMNET
All the praises and thanks for Almighty “Allah” who bestowed upon me the
potential and the ability to contribute a drop farm my side to the existing ocean of

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Sr. No. Contents Page No.

scientific knowledge. From the deepest of my heart offer my humble thanks to the
Holy Prophet “HAZRAT MUHAMMAD (P.B.I.H.)” who is a torch of guidance and
knowledge for humanity as whole.

The internship opportunity I had with DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


EXTENSION was a great chance for learning and professional development. Therefore
I consider myself as a very lucky individual as I was provided with an opportunity to
be a part of it. I am using this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude and special
thanks to the Dr . Muhammah baksh sahib EXT .DR rizwan sahib layyeh EXT who
inspire of being extraordinary busy with their duties, took time out to hear, guide and
keep me on the right path and allowing me to carry out my work without any
hesitation. Despite from work their enlightened superv ion make this tenure more
productive and memorable.

Our Special thanks to Dr Yasir Klasra (Chairman Internship committee Deptt Of Plant
Pathology)

& Mr Ahmed Dawood (Coordinator) for giving us opportunity at such an ocean of


knowledge

May Allah continue cooperation in future as well.all these people

I perceive this opportunity as a big milestone in my carreer development.I will strive to


use gained skills and knowledge in best possible way. Hope to continue cooperation in
future as well.

May ALLAH bless all these people with long, happy and peaceful lives (Ameen)l

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1 Introduction 08

2 Research activities and field visits 08

3 Crop nomenclature 09

4 Summary 09

5 conclusion 10

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INTRODUCTION
Pakistan is a developing country with agro-based economy. Providing sufficient food
fibre and fuel wood for the burgeoning population and agro based industries seems to
be a major challage agriculture production in developing countries to be low and it
was generally believed that dearth half information tailor to local needs and a cup
technical knowledge at the farm level where the principle factors for this law and
stagnant production. This situation calls for an effective efficent organisation dealing
with the dissemination of the latest agriculture technology is among farmers.
Agriculture extension, which is the century a message delivery system as a major role
to play in agriculture development. It's a serves as a source of advice and systems for
farmers to help them improve their crop production. Agriculture extension also served
as a chemical through which farmers problem can be identified for research and
modification of agricultural to benefit the rural community.
The present agriculture extension system run by the governmental department of
agriculture in the Punjab premains involves extension work through extension field
schools (EFS). The extension field schools are the farmers training sessions conducted
by agricultural extension workers call trainers in the villager at the house or the form
of selected contact farmers. Department of agriculture extension being in the Punjab
still, even after the implementation of the devolution plan, top down, hierarchical and
autocratic in decision making and management, insufficient, supply oriented rather
than demand oriented and select to heavy criticism. The budget is also undependent
pressure and it is becoming more difficult for the government to meet to he expenses.

Vision of Agriculture Extension

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Agriculture extension department is responsible for education and motivation of
the farmers to the adapt the latest agriculture Technology. The agriculture
extension services have been continuously struggling and making hard and hectic
efforts for transmitting the modern agriculture technology to the farmer and two
persuade them to increase the production of food and fibre crops, oil seeds, fruits
and vegetables.

Duties of Agriculture Extension Wing:


• Transmission of modern crop production Technology to the growers.
• Monitoring of supply of inputs.
• Quality control of pesticides by taking samples and submission to laboratory
for analysis.
• Quality controls of fertilizers by taking samples and submission to laboratory
for analysis.
• Grading of seeds through seed graders.
• Provision of literatures (free of cost) to farmers.
• Achievements of targets of sowing and yeids
• Formers days for methods/results demonstration.

Objectives of Agriculture Extension


Department:
• The basic objective of this department is

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• Adaptation of new innovation and Technology
• Ine husband off farm management, problem solving skills the farmers.
• Teach the farmer who to raise their standard of living by their own efforts using
their own resources and main power.
• To promote socio- economic change among rural peoples.

• Improving farming methods and techniques increasing production efficiencies


and income.

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Current ORGANIZATION SETUP FOR AGRICULYURE (Ext)

Sectary Agriculture (Province Level)


(Iftikhar Ahmad Sahu Sb)

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Dirctor General Agriculture Ext& AR ( Province Level)
(Dr.Hameed Sb)

Director Agriculture Extension (Division Level)


(Mahar Abid Hussain)

Depututy Director Agriculture Extension (District Level)


(Sheikh Ashiq Hussain)

Assistant Director Agriculture Extension (Tehsil Level)


(Shahbaz hussain)

senior Agriculture Office (Markaz Level)

(Muhammad bakhsh khokhar )

Field Assistant (Union Council Level)


(M.Rizwan FA chowk azam )

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ABSTRACT
I joined the office of agriculture (Ext) on 3 rd Feb-2025 and my duration of internship
was 03-02-2025 to 28-03-2025. It was golden time to learn a lot about modern and
innovative techniques in agriculture being practiced at farmer’s field, I got training as a
trainer of agriculture activities. I experienced different crops cultivation in Thal area
like wheat, cotton, canola and maize. I learn about management (pest scouting,
irrigation, labor supervision etc.) of different crops. My supervision Miss Sadia Khan
trained me about all management practice of different especially wheat. I also learn a
lot about growing of early cotton crops. In vegetables section, I got experience about
sowing of crops, identifying their insect pests, diseases and environmental stresses and
their control. I was also engaged in early cotton sowing campaign and Green Tractor
Scheme on wheat crop. Its basic purpose was giving awarenesss in people about cotton
importance and subsidy on this crop.

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ONGOING PROJECT

• Kissan Card Distribution


• Green Tractor Scheme
• Wheat competition
• 1K young Graduate Internship Program
• CM Solarization scheme Program

Kitchen Gardening
The kitchen gardening project in Punjab government revolutionary step to increase
vegetables production as well as provision of cheap vegetables to consumers. The
objective of introducing the project was not only to create a new trend of growing
vegetables at domestic level but also to provide cheap vegetables to the peoples of
province. The price of each packet of seed pack is Rs. 200/packet. During Febuary and
March we arrange farmer training programs where we can sale the packets of
vegetables.

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Working During Internship
Farmer Training Program
In farmer training program according to schedule we made visit on the Dera of our host
farmer at Chak No 108/ML .In such form of meeting a trainer was agriculture officer
of the markaz fatehour M.baksh sahib . We attend 2 to 3 farmers training programs in
different villages on daily basis under the field assistant of Fatehpyr Markaz. It was
about weeds control in wheat and also provide advisory services to the farmers about
citrus. During this I learn many new things. The field knowledge is totally different
from our book knowledge. The field work is very hard and big way for learning things.

In the first farmer training program I joined the meeting in which trainer was
agriculture officer Ext in Chak No 109/ML on the dera of our host farmer … As their
was wheat, vegetables and canola crops. In Feb and March the suitable time for early
cotton sowing so Agriculture Officer briefly explained the production technology of
cotton and gives awareness about climate change circumstances that put impact on late
cotton sowing due to heat stress and also gives information subsidy on cotton crop.

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Fig.1 Farmer Training Program Regarding Early Cotton sowing

The first farmer training program was very beneficial for me and after that I was assigned to field
assistant and belders for next training program. I was trainer I completely explained the production
technology of early cotton crop. At the end of every training program program literature for
production technology was distributed in all farmers and their adress were noted by field Assistant.

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Fig.2. FTP regarding early Cotton Sowing Compaign

Conducted farmers meetings at chak 106/ML and 108ML area to grow more cotton compaign
especially for mid and seasonal sowing, also checked the citrus orchard and gave advisory for
irrigation and fertilizer application during month of april along with Agriculture officer Markaz
Fatehpur .Farmer training program about early cotton Compaign in different chaks.

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Mega Gathering Program
Farmer mega gathering program About Early cotton is conducted at fatehpur l Chak No 247
chk
Muhammad baksh (Ext) fatehpur briefed about early cotton benefit and relay cropping method to
farmer.Its very important role in our economy.

Fig.3: Farmer Training Program regarding early cotton sowing

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Fig. 4: Field Visit with FA and provides advisory service about crops and early Cotton sowing AT
Chak No 247 /Ml UC Layyah Thal fatehpur .

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Production Technology of Wheat
Importance
Wheat being the main staple food cultivation on the largest areas from ages. Pakistan
falls in 10 major wheat production country’s of the world in terms of area under wheat
cultivation, total production and yield per hectare. Wheat is the essential diet of
population as it constitute 60% of the daily diet of common man in Pakistan and
average per capita consumption is about 125 and occupies and central position in
agriculture policies of the government. .
Soil Preparation

🌾 1. Land Selection

• Soil Type: Wheat grows best in well-drained loamy or clay loam soils.
• pH Range: Ideal pH is between 6.0 and 7.5.
• Avoid waterlogged or saline soils.

🚜 2. Tillage

• Primary Tillage: One deep plowing (15–20 cm) using a mouldboard plough to break hardpan
and improve aeration.
• Secondary Tillage: 2–3 harrowings or cultivations to break clods and make a fine seedbed.
• Leveling: Level the field using a land leveler for uniform irrigation.

🌿 3. Residue Management (if applicable)

• Remove or incorporate previous crop residues to prevent pest and disease carryover.
• Residue incorporation can add organic matter to the soil.

💩 4. Organic Matter/FYM

• Apply Farm Yard Manure (FYM) or compost at 10–15 tons/ha, 2–3 weeks before sowing.
• Helps improve soil fertility, texture, and water-holding capacity.

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💊 5. Fertilizer Application (Basal Dose)

• Apply fertilizers based on soil test results.


• Typical recommendation (per hectare):
o N: 2 BAG
o P₂O₅: 2 TO 2.5 Bag
o K₂O: 1 to Half Bag.

🚿 6. Irrigation (Pre-sowing)

• Provide a pre-sowing irrigation (rauni) to ensure good moisture for seed germination.
• Helps in the decomposition of FYM and weed control.

🚫 7. Weed Control (Pre-sowing)

• You can perform a stale seedbed technique: irrigate the field, allow weeds to germinate, then
destroy them before sowing.
• Prevents early weed competition.

🌾Sowing Methods of Wheat

Three Best Sowing Method for Wheat !

1. Broadcasting

• How: Seeds are scattered manually or by machine across the field.


• Pros: Simple and inexpensive.
• Cons: Uneven seed distribution and depth, lower yield potential.

2. Drilling

• How: Seeds are placed in rows using a seed drill (manual or tractor-operated).
• Pros: Uniform seed depth and spacing, better germination, higher yield.
• Common in: Modern, mechanized farming.

3.. Zero Tillage (No-till)

• How: Seeds are sown directly into the unplowed soil using a zero-till seed drill.
• Pros: Saves labor and fuel, conserves moisture, reduces soil erosion.
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Seed Selection and Treatment

• Variety: Choose high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties suitable for your region (e.g., HD
2967, PBW 343, etc.).
• Seed Rate:
o Normal sowing: 50 kg/Acr.
o Late sowing: 50kg to 60 kg/Acr.
• Seed Treatment:
o Fungicide (propiconazole 25%EC
o Insecticide :Chlorpyrifos 1.25 liters in 250–300 L water

🌾Wheat Varieties
1. Akbar 19
2. Sadiq 21
3. Nawab 21
4. Arooj 22
5. Azrak Dera
6. Dilkash 20

Production Technology of Cotton:


Cotton is the major fiver and non-grain crop in Pakistan and its contribution is 1.6% in GDP of
Pakistan. Bt. Cotton varieties have been developed in the last decade which are high yielding and
insect resistant.
The Bt. Cotton production technology as per the government agriculture department in Punjab is
given as under.

Seed Bed Preparation:


Seedbed preparation is the most important phase for the successful yield a land. The soil selected for
the cultivation for cotton should be well prepared before sowing the seed. The soil should be porous
in nature and allow root penetration for normal plant stand.
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The residues of previous crop should be mixed well in the soil with some rotavator, disc plough or
some other plough. Seedbed should be prepared through deep ploughing followed by laser land
levelling.
The soil should have good water holding capacity and there should be no hard pan in the subsoil
layer. In case of green manure crop, the crop should be ploughed into the sol 30 days prior to seed
sowing of cotton and the field should be irrigated after 10 days of ploughing. To aid the
decomposition process, half gab of urea should be mixed during ploughing.

Seed Sowing:
The time of sowing is very critical for a healthy crop stand. It is usual practice among farmers to sow
cotton after the harvest of vegetables or when the field is fallow or early sowing is done to avoid virus
attack. The important thing is to avoid the low chilling temperatures because cotton favors hot
summer temperature with no frost. In case of temperatures as low as 15OC, there are possibilities of
fungal attack which can destroy the crop at seeding stage. So, the minimum temperatures at the time
of sowing should not be less then 20OC. the selectin of the variety, Bt. or other should be made
depending upon the previous year’s cropping history.

Fig.5: Inter Cropping view


➢ Cotton+ Onion+Tomato+ Melon

NOTE:At the time of sowing the field with Bt. Cotton varieties at last 15-20% traditional cotton
varieties should also be sown along the Bt. Cotton varieties so the pests does not break the resistance
level of Bt. Varieties. In case of two varieties sown together, spray pesticides at when the pest’s
population reach economic threshold level.
TIME OF SOWING:
The time of sowing for different Bt. Cotton varieties is varying form 15 Feb to 15 March for early
sowing but basically it sown in 15 April to 15 May..
SEED RATE:
The seed rate for a particular variety should be according to the package label of seed. Healthy,
certified and treated seeds should be obtained from trusted sources.
Common use 6-8 kg/acr
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METHOD OF SOWING:
1. Seed Drill:
Seed drill be used. With the drill, the recommended row to row distance is 2-2.5ft and plant to plant
distance is 12-15 inches. The seed should be drilled to a depth of 2.5 inches in ground. After the first
irrigation of field, the alternate seed rows are earthen down with soil (make furrows and ridges). This
practice helps to reduce water consumption 30-40%. Oher benefits include, good management of
weeds, cotton plants of same high, no, of plant per acre is good, and this practices also facilitates
other cultural practices in the filed like spraying pesticides. Second irrigation should be given 3-4
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2. Sowing by Hand:
For sowing by hand, the field should be made into furrow and ridges, then irrigate the 6-7 inches deep
furrows. After irrigating the field, sown the seeds by hand at a high of 1 inch from the standing water
level of the field. If gaps are left in the field, they should be filled with next irrigation. The furrow
method of sowing has same benefits as mentioned with the seed drill method. Sowing by and hand is
helpful in reducing the seed used for sowing. The number of plants per acre are good and the
practices like spraying and weeding can be done with rain or irrigation water in the field. Proper crop
growth is achieved.

Germination View 3

Filling the Gapes


The seeds germinate within 4-5 days of sowing in water condition. If gaps are seen in the field, then
make hole in the soil for seed and put 5-6hr water-soaked seed in it; cover it with moist soil. In case
drill, a long row or portion is not sown with seeds, then a single drill tube can be used to drill the row
again.
No time should be wasted in filling of gaps in the field because, once the water condition is gone, the
seeds will not germinate properly which will result in lesser no. of plants per acre.
Crop 2 weeks stages:

THINNING:

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Thinning in cotton field is very important. The number of plants should be according to the
recommended count. This is helpful for proper management of pests. Thinning should be completed
within 20-25 days of sowing and it should be done before irrigation. In case of viral attack, thinning
should be done after irrigation so that the diseased plants can be rouge.

WEEDS OF COTTON:
Cynodondactylon:
Cotton suffers sever attack from the serous attack of pests and virus. These viruses and pests are
firstly present on the weeds present along the banks of field, water channels and roads. The
management of theses weeds is important w.r.t control of pests and virus on cotton. The common
weeds of cotton are its it (Trianthemaporulacastrum). Khabbal (Cynodondactylon), Madhanaghass
(dactyloctenumaegyptium). Janglicholal (amaranthusviridis). Kulfa (Portulacaoleracea), tandla
(Digeraavensis), hazardani (Euphobiagranulata). These weeds not only compete with the crop plans
but also serve as secondary habitat for cotton pests and viruses. These weeds should be eradicated by
hoeing water condition or hoeing in day condition both are equally beneficial.
IRRIGATION:
Fields should be irrigated according to the soil fertility, method of sowing, stage of crop and water
requirements of the crop. The signs of water deficiency are first visible on the upper bank of the filed,
which included bluish appearance of leaves, the internode distance decreases in the upper branches of
the main stem, white flower at the top reddening of the upper parts of stem and roughness of leaves at
the top. The field should be irrigation before these signs are visible to avoid loss in production. In
case of row cropping, first irrigation is given after 30-35 days of sowing and latter, after a gap of 10-
12 days. And in case cotton wheat cropping system, last irrigation should be given till 10 October.
Incase of furrow beds, first irrigation is at 2-4 days of seed sowing, second after 6-9 days and
subsequent irrigation should be given at 15 days interval.
Irrigation scheduling should can be changed according to the prevailing weather conditions.

FERTILIZER APPLICATION-TIME AND METHOD:


Phosphorus zinc, boron and potash should be completely given at the time of sowing.
For early sowing.
Nitrogen should be applied in 6 splits, First, with sowing 2nd after 30-35 days of sowing and later
nitrogen dose should be given at the gap irrigation.
For sowing in May:
First dose with sowing, 2nd after 30-35 days of sowing, 3rd at the formation of floral buds, and 4th at
bolls formation.
Phosphatic fertilizer should be used mixed with farm yard manure (FYM).
Green manuring should be done to increase the organic matter contents of the field which will be
helpful to increase effectiveness of the fertilizer application. It has been found that fertilizer
application during evening is more beneficial.
ZUBC ABD FIRIB DEFICIENCY OF COTTON:

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Zinc and boron can also be sprayed in the field if symptoms of deficiency are visible. In this case,
spraying should be done at about 45.60 and 90th days of seed sowing. The formulation can be easily
made as follows:
Boric acid : 300 grams
Zinc sulfate (33%) – 250 grams
Sodium bicarbonate (ordinary caustic soda) – grams
Water : 100 liters
Mix them in a tank and spray in the field. Pesticides should not be mixed in this solution for spraying.
Spray the field in the morning or evening only because spraying in mid-day can cause burning of
leaves.
TOPPING:
It refers to the removal of the tips of the main stem, alone or together will the tips of the main
branches, few weeks before the bolls being to open. This practice, also called pruning is done to
ensure a redistribution of the plant. It reduces shedding of buds and bolls, improves the light reaching
down, accelerates the opening of the bolls, reduces lodging and increase yields.

PICKING/HARVESTING:
:
Cotton bolls in the same fields open at different times. There is a gap of at least 2 months before first
and last bolls opens. Thus, picking should also be done in accordance, at least 2-3 picking are
required to completely harvest the crop. Picking of cotton usually start in September and continues
till December or even January. Picking can be both manual or mechanized. The lint from the first and
last picking should be kept separate because the fiber from the past picking is of comparatively low-
quality w.r.t first one or two picking.

Cotton Picker Machine

Manual Cotton Picking in Pakistan

Plantation Drive
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Fig. 6: Planting a tree with Field Assistant

Key Objectives:
• Combat climatechange by increasing green cover
• Improve air quality
• Prevent soil erosion
• Enhance biodiversity
• Create awareness about environmental conservation

• “Plant a Tree, Plant a Hope.”

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Advisory Service and Field Visits

Fig.7: Visit Maize Crop & identify diseases


Chemical Control Black Bug:

• Imidacloprid 17.8% SL at 0.5 ml/litre of water – spray early morning or late


evening.
• Chlorpyrifos 20% EC at 2 ml/litre can also be used in severe cases.
• Use a product of BAYER company WAIGO for efficient control of all types of
borers.

🌱2. Shoot Fly in Maize:

Symptoms:

• Central shoot wilts and dies — known as "dead heart."


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• Tiny maggots can be found inside the stem or near the base.

Management:

💣Chemical Control:

• Seed treatment with **Imidacloprid


• Spray Intaraniliprol

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Advisory About Early cotton

Fig. 8: Field visit of Early Cotton Promotion

Field visit one of the farmer ABDul ramzan chawadher 247 chk that sowing Cotton intercropping
with Onions in FEBUARY that was good for production and less pest attack.
Location; 341/ TDA Union Council Layyah fatehpur
Total land for early cotton sowing is 5 acre.

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Citrus

Fig.9: Advisory service to farmer about Citrus Leaf Minor & Citrus Canker

The citrus leaf miner is a tiny moth whose larvae are a common pest of citrus plants. They’re known
for causing serpentine mines or trails on young citrus leaves, which can stunt growth and deform the
foliage. Here’s a quick breakdown.

🌱 Damage to Citrus Trees

• Attacks young leaves and tender shoots.


• Can reduce photosynthesis and growth.
• Most harmful to young trees and new flushes (the fresh growth).
• Typically not fatal, but repeated infestations can slow development and fruiting.

Chemical Control

• Neem oil, spinosad, or horticultural oils can help when applied during new flushes.
• Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid can work, but use them cautiously, especially on young trees
or in pollinator-sensitive areas.

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SUMMARY
We have done our internship at Agriculture extention office fatehpu, Karor-Layyah. Our external supervisor
was Mr. Muhammad Bakhsh (senior agriculture officer) at fatehpur. When the internship started first of all we
were given the introduction of the institute and theoretical lectures on different agronomic crops were given.
Then we along with our dear supervisor visited the experimental fields of the different agronomic crops. We
also visually observed the cropping pattern, cropping scheme, crop rotation, intercropping and multiple
cropping at the research station and gained much knowledge about them. we observe different layouts for the
different crops.

We also observe the thinning in sunflower and its effects. During our stay at this station the achievements are
as under:

Achievements:
Identification of different varieties of wheat.

Identification of different weeds.

Thinning in sunflower at proper stage.

Identification of different fodder crops.

Observation of critical stages of wheat.

Observation of critical stages of chickpea.

Data collection techniques.

Identification of different varieties of chickpea

Identification of different Agriculture implements.

Fertilizer requirement of different crops.

Learning about how to Layout and Conduct an Experiment.

Understanding the canal irrigation system of district Layyah.

Soil and water testing techniques.

Biological control of insect pest

Refrances
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Dr. Muhammad Irfan

Research Title: “Modern Cotton Cultivation Practices in South Asia”

Year: 2020

2. Punjab Agriculture Department

Research Title: Annual Report on Cotton Yield and Pest Management

Year: 2021

3. Dr. Abdul Majeed (Central Cotton Research Institute, Multan)

Research Title: Field Study on Sowing Dates and Cotton Productivity

Year: 2019

4. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Research Title: Cotton Farming Practices and Climate Adaptation Strategies


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Year: 2020

5. Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)

Research Title: Impact of Timely Sowing on Cotton Yield and Pest Control

Year: 2021

6. Dr. Khalid Mahmood Qureshi

Research Title: Cotton Production in Pakistan

Year: 2019

7. International Journal of Agricultural Research (Springer)

Research Title: Impact of Early Sowing on Cotton Crop Yield

Year: 2021

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8. Dr. S.K. Basra

Research Title: Handbook of Cotton Agronomy

Year: 2021

CONCLUSION

The internship allowed us to develop skills and techniques directly applicable to carry out any
research project during our career. It provides us an opportunity to test our interest in a particular
career. It prepared us to enter in the cycle of full-time employment and also gave us an opportunity
to gain some self-confidence.

We learnt lot of skills and techniques practically during our internship program which we have
already mention before. Thus we gained a lot of practical knowledge during this internship and
this will be helpful for us in future (Insha’Allah)

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