LAHORE – The Punjab Agriculture Department has announced the launch of the Wheat Yield Competition 2025–26 across the province, aimed at enhancing wheat productivity and rewarding top-performing farmers. The initiative offers a mix of tractors and cash prizes to encourage high-yield cultivation.
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At the provincial level, winners will receive tractors based on their ranking. The first prize is an 85-horsepower tractor, the second prize a 75-horsepower tractor, and the third prize a 60-horsepower tractor. District-level winners will receive cash prizes of Rs1 million, Rs800,000, and Rs500,000 for first, second, and third places, respectively.
Farmers of both genders who own five acres or more of cultivable land are eligible to participate, including joint landholders. Tenants and contract farmers may also apply, provided their documents are verified by the Tehsil Committee.
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Application forms are available at the offices of the Assistant Director Agriculture (Extension) and Agriculture Officer (Extension) in all tehsils and can be downloaded from the department’s official website https://agripunjab.gov.pk. Photocopies of forms will also be accepted.
Certain individuals are ineligible, including members of the National and Provincial Assemblies, Senators, their families, government employees in grade 17 and above, Punjab Agriculture Department employees, and progressive farmers serving on divisional or district committees.
The deadline for submitting applications is January 31, 2026. For assistance, farmers can contact the Agriculture Helpline at 0800-17000 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Competitions will be held at both district and provincial levels to recognize and incentivize outstanding wheat cultivation.
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Officials said the competition aims to motivate farmers, improve crop yields, and promote modern agricultural practices across Punjab.