Wheat Season 2026: Best Fertilizer Practices

As wheat sowing season begins across Pakistan, proper fertilizer management will be the key differentiator between average and bumper yields. Wheat is the country's largest crop by area, and its fertilizer requirements are well-established. Recommended fertilizer program for irrigated wheat: - Basal dose: 1 bag DAP per acre at sowing - First irrigation: 1 bag urea per acre - Second irrigation: 0.5-1 bag urea per acre - Zinc sulphate: 5 kg per acre (especially in zinc-deficient areas) For rain-fed wheat, reduce nitrogen doses by 30-40% and focus on phosphorus application at sowing. Timing is critical — delayed nitrogen application after the tillering stage has significantly less impact on yield. Contact our advisory team for field-specific recommendations.