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New Onion Variety Yields High in Azad Kashmir

Bagh, Azad Kashmir: The Agriculture Department of Azad Jammu Kashmir has successfully cultivated four different varieties of onions, including Swat One Variety, on an area of approximately 2 marlas in Bagh Azad Kashmir (Pakistani controlled) Despite the severe rains, a production of three maunds was possible.

Swat One Variety was the most successful variety, with a yield of 1.5 maunds per marla.

Onions are a popular vegetable that is cultivated and used in many parts of the world. They are a good source of minerals, protein, and vitamin C. Onions also have important medical benefits, such as helping to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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The Azad Jammu Kashmir Agriculture Department is working to help farmers in the region become self-sufficient in onion production. The department is providing technical assistance to farmers and helping them to select suitable varieties for their climate.

Swat One Variety has been shown to be a very successful variety in Bagh, Azad Kashmir. The department is encouraging farmers to grow this variety and is providing them with the necessary seeds and planting materials.

The successful cultivation of Swat One Variety is a positive development for the farmers of Bahawalpur. It is a sign that the department’s efforts to help farmers become self-sufficient are bearing fruit.

The department is committed to continuing its work to help farmers in the region. It is confident that with the right support, farmers in Azad Jammu Kashmir can become self-sufficient in onion production and other crops.

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