Hyderabad, March 15, 2026 – Wheat and mustard crops grown for quality seeds at Latif Experimental Farm of Sindh Agricultural University have matured and are ready for harvest. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Sial inaugurated the wheat harvesting and mustard threshing.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali Sial said that climate change is affecting agricultural production. While growing crops, farmers face several challenges, such as water scarcity, unapproved seeds, unexpected rains, and other difficulties. Despite these challenges, farmers often fail to obtain satisfactory profits. He emphasized that farmers in Sindh need to bring about changes in the traditional agricultural system.
He further stated that Sindh Agricultural University is playing its role in ensuring this food protection. In this regard, he added that the Seed Production Development Center (SPDC) provides certified basic and pre-basic seeds to farmers in Sindh.
In addition, training workshops were organized for farmers, agricultural experts and students.
On this occasion, the Director of University Farms, Dr. Muhammad Mithal Lund, stated that more than 13 varieties of wheat were grown in the agricultural lands of the Al-Latif Experimental Farm for seed production, and after various experiments, better productivity was achieved. He said that basic and pre-basic seeds will be provided to farmers in Sindh at the time of wheat planting to increase productivity.
He also added that in order to produce quality mustard seeds, ‘Kazula’ and ‘Sind Raya’ varieties were grown, which also produced better yields. The ceremony was attended by Dean of College of Crop Production Dr Inayatullah Rajbir, Dr Manzoor Ali Abro, Dr Shahnawaz Marri, Dr Farman Ali Chandio and others.
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