Two farmers set example, manage paddy stubble on 13 acres without burning
Agri Deptt urges farmers to draw inspiration from progressive farmers
Ferozepur, November 9, 2026: Setting an example for other farmers, two progressive farmers of village Amir Shah Wala have managed paddy stubble in-situ on 13 acres of land by using a Super Seeder machine, contributing towards environmental protection and sustainable agriculture.
The initiative was undertaken by Gurmeet Singh, son of Resham Singh, and Sahibdeep Singh, son of Gurmeet Singh. Instead of burning paddy residue, the farmers adopted modern agricultural technology to manage the stubble within their fields.
Chief Agriculture Officer and Technical Assistant Harkamal Singh visited the fields and appreciated the farmers for adopting scientific methods of stubble management. He described their initiative as an inspiration for other farmers and said that such practices could play an important role in preventing stubble-burning incidents in the district.
He pointed out that burning paddy stubble not only causes air pollution but also adversely affects beneficial microorganisms and organic matter present in the soil. On the other hand, in-situ management through modern machinery such as Super Seeder helps utilise crop residue within the fields and contributes to improving soil health.
He urged farmers to avoid burning paddy residue and instead adopt scientific techniques and make maximum use of agricultural machinery recommended by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department.
The department stated that in-situ stubble management helps protect the environment, improve soil fertility and make agriculture more sustainable in the long run.
The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department appealed to other farmers to take inspiration from Gurmeet Singh and Sahibdeep Singh and adopt modern stubble-management techniques to keep the environment clean and contribute towards sustainable farming.