Mohali Administration Deploys 1098 Machines to Help Farmers Manage Crop Residue Without Burning

The Mohali administration,is taking proactive steps to promote crop residue management and reduce stubble burning in the district. The administration has deployed 1,098 machines, including 184 surface seeders for use with small tractors. These machines will help farmers manage crop residue without burning and sow wheat crops more efficiently.

The newly introduced surface seeder machine is also promising farm machinery for managing crop residue. It is designed to sow wheat seeds directly into the soil without plowing the stubble. This approach can help to reduce soil erosion and improve soil health.

Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain recently interacted with farmers using these machines and learned about their experiences. She commended the efforts of Sanpreet Singh, a mechanical engineer from Deh Kalan Nabipur village, who has successfully used machines to manage crop residue on his 60-acre farm.

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During his conversation with the Deputy Commissioner, Singh elaborated on the benefits of incorporating stubble into the soil, emphasizing its positive impact on soil fertility and reduced fertilizer requirements. He further detailed his process of utilizing a baler to handle stubble and integrating it with the soil through plowing, followed by wheat seed sowing with a super seeder.

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The DC also visited Rurki Pukhta village to learn more about the newly introduced surface seeder machine. She expressed her optimism that by boosting efforts to help farmers manage stubble without burning, the administration can send a positive message to others and reduce the number of farm fire incidents in the district.

These initiatives are expected to bring about favorable outcomes for both farming and the well-being of the local community.

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