NIFA INSAF

NIFA WHEAT VARIETY
FOR RAINFED AREAS

Breeder’s Name

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Khan
Dr. Akhtar Ali
Dr. Farooq-i-Azam
Dr. Fazle Subhan
Dr. Muhammad Irfaq Khan

Parentage

Tatara / Inqilab

Year of Release

2015

Adaptability

Rainfed areas

Grain Yield (Potential / Average)

7.0 Tons/ha

5.0 Tons/ha

Plant Height (cm)

120

Days to Heading

110

Days to Maturity

160

Disease Reaction

Yellow and leaf rust resistant

Chapati-making Quality

Good

Additional Qualities

Drought tolerant
Tall with dark green leaves
White, hard and bold grains
Lodging / shattering resistant

Sowing Time

20th Oct. – 25th Nov.

Soil Conditions

All types of soils suitable for crop production in the rainfed areas

Seed Rate

100 kg/ha

Fertilizers

100 kg N + 70 kg P2 O5 / ha

Sowing Methods

Line sowing with drill is recommended