The district government, Sialkot has initiated a well-designed plan to modernise the agriculture sector scientifically to attain maximum output of crops in Sialkot, Daska, Pasrur and Sambrial tehsils of the district. Official sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that district government was making adequate efforts for introducing new agricultural technologies under its programme to increase per acre yield of crops in Sialkot district. 'The government is paying especial attention to effective agricultural research, improvement of irrigation system, and ensuring sufficient availability of quality seeds in the district', they said. Green houses would be set up in Sialkot, Daska, Pasrur and Sambrial tehsils while at least 67 watercourses would be created. Out of 67, 50 watercourses would be excavated in canal areas and 17 in Barani areas. Further, Rs30 lakh were spent on setting up of agriculture laboratory while Rs70 lakh were being used for establishment of veterinary centres in the district. The work on ongoing livestock schemes costing Rs 58.70 lakh is full swing and more funds amounting to Rs 31.67 lakh were being provided for the completion of the schemes sources added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2008