The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) introduced a new low-cost machine for paddy straw incorporation in soil. The ‘Mitter Seeder’ offers an alternative for farmers who prefer soil incorporation of ...

Nearly half of Punjab farmers using in-situ crop residue management (CRM) machines still burn some loose paddy straw to ensure the machines’ efficient operation and for pest control, revealed a survey ...

Chandigarh: The Punjab government is pinning its hopes of rooting out stubble fires by making available more crop residue management (CRM) machines ahead of every paddy harvest season, but just like ...

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reviews state's preparedness for paddy straw management, underscoring the need for sustained farmer awareness campaigns. Significant reduction in fire incidents noted, with 52% ...

"This machine does the mulching of the straw and simultaneously the wheat crop is sown. According to the scientists of Punjab Agricultural University, usage of this machine will halt paddy straw ...

CHANDIGARH: To effectively curb stubble burning and management of crop residue, the Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department will be providing more than 24,000 Crop Residue Management (CRM) ...

In a remarkable achievement, the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has successfully curbed the alarming practice of paddy straw burning in the state. The government's determined ...

Like every year, North India is grappling with the problem of hazardous air quality. For this crop residue burning is cited as one of the most important cause. More than 20 million tonnes of paddy ...

Since the farmers producer organisation (FPOs) joined the ONDC platform in April, 2023, 2168 such bodies have sold as many as 3,100 varieties of value added agricultural products in 28 states.

CHANDIGARH: From waste to wealth – that’s easier said than done. Ask Gurpreet Singh Kuthala (26), a farmer from Ferozepur Kuthala village in Punjab’s Malerkotla district. He’d tell you how he has ...