Services offered
- Providing agricultural extension services to farmers in Dera Ghazi Khan Division
- Implementing agricultural development programs
- Conducting training programs for farmers
- Providing technical advice to farmers
- Collecting and disseminating agricultural information
- Promoting the use of agricultural technology
Additional Duties
- Soil Sampling
- Water Sampling
- Plant Clinics
- Distribution of Soil Health Cards
- Farmers Registration
- Opening of Accounts and Distribution of Kissan Cards
- Subsidies Verification (DAP & Others, Seeds, Oilseed, Pesticides)
- Cotton Seed Traceability
Extra Duties
1. Price Control Magistrates
2. Tree Plantation
3. Anti-Dengue (Surveillance and TPV)
4. Fertilizer and Wheat Check Posts
5. Illegal Sugarcane Kandas
6. Smog
7. Fruits and Vegetables Markets
8. istribution of Flour and duty on Flour Mills
9. Ramzan Bazar Duties
10. Muharram Duty
11. Flood Duty
12. Locust Duty/Provision of locust procured pesticides to farmers
13. Control Rooms
14. Other Calamities
Facilities offered to farmers
The agriculture extension department in Dera Ghazi Khan division, Punjab, Pakistan provides a range of facilities to farmers to help them improve their productivity and income. These facilities include:
Training programs:
The department offers a variety of training programs on topics such as modern agricultural practices, pest control, soil conservation, and crop management. These programs are designed to help farmers learn new skills and adopt better practices.
Extension services: The department provides extension services to farmers through field demonstrations, workshops, and counseling. These services help farmers learn about new technologies and practices, and how to apply them to their farms.
Seed and fertilizer subsidies: The department provides subsidies on seeds and fertilizers to help farmers afford these essential inputs. This can help farmers improve their yields and incomes.
Credit facilities: The department can help farmers access credit from government and private lenders. This can help farmers invest in their farms and improve their productivity.
Market linkages: The department helps farmers connect with buyers for their crops and livestock. This can help farmers get a better price for their products.
Demonstration plots: The department maintains demonstration plots where new agricultural technologies and practices are showcased. Farmers can visit these plots to learn about the latest developments.
Disease diagnostic services/Establishment of Plant Clinics: The department provides disease diagnostic services to help farmers identify and control pests and diseases on their crops..
Women’s extension: The department provides specialized extension services for women farmers, with a focus on promoting gender equality in agriculture.
Climate-smart agriculture: The department promotes climate-smart agriculture practices to help farmers adapt to climate change.
These facilities are helping farmers in Dera Ghazi Khan division improve their productivity and income. As a result, the agriculture sector in the division is becoming more sustainable and resilient
RTI (Right to Information)
- Focal Person: Muhammad Shahzad Muzamil Agriculture Officer Technical
- Cell# 03431852663
- Email address: daextdgk@admin
- Phone: (92) 64 926 0 142
- Office Address
Office of Directorate of Agriculture Extension Dera Ghazi Khan
- Location
Near Civil Lines Katchery Chowk, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan