Rajasthan
Health Care: Agri Dept Takes Steps To Discourage Farmers From Burning Stubble | Jaipur News
JAIPUR: With incidents of stubble burning rising in the state, the agriculture department has taken measures to reach out to the farmers, and educate them to create awareness regarding its harmful effects. Ahead of the Rabi crop season, the farmers dispose off the residues of previous harvest and the easiest way for them is by burning.
The agriculture department has issued an advisory to farmers to use crop residues as fertilizer instead of burning them.The toxic gases present in the smoke emanating from burning crop residues have adverse effects on human health and also increase the level of air pollution. To encourage using technology to dispose of the residues, the department is trying to promote machine use like Super SMS (Straw Management System) or Straw Chopper and spread it on the land and do direct sowing of wheat with Happy Seeder.
“Mixing the crop residues with the soil using a mulcher and pressing the crop residues into the soil with a reversible plough can be useful. We are also suggesting to adopt zero drill, rotavator, reaper binder and locally useful and cheap equipment for crop residue management. Due to this, moisture remains in the soil and two crops can be grown easily,” an official said.
Currently, the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) has the policy of imposing a fine of Rs 2,500 per incident on farmers having less than 2 acres of land, Rs 5,000 on farmers having 2 to 5 acres of land and Rs 15,000 on farmers having more than 5 acres of land, as per land ownership, on burning of crop residues.
“After harvesting of crops like wheat, barley, mustard, paddy and others, the farmers can mix the crop residues remaining in the field with the soil, along with plowing, and do light irrigation. After this, trichoderma should be sprayed. By doing this the crop residue will be converted into compost in about 15 to 20 days,”said an official.
The farmers, however, said that the cost of such machines is beyond their capability of purchase. The cost of Super SMS comes around Rs 1.25 lakh to Rs 1.50 lakh while that of straw chopper is from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. “There is no subsidy provided to us for purchasing such machines, unlike Punjab. The government never talks about helping us with alternatives,” said Satpal Singh, a farmer from Tartariya village.
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The agriculture department has issued an advisory to farmers to use crop residues as fertilizer instead of burning them.The toxic gases present in the smoke emanating from burning crop residues have adverse effects on human health and also increase the level of air pollution. To encourage using technology to dispose of the residues, the department is trying to promote machine use like Super SMS (Straw Management System) or Straw Chopper and spread it on the land and do direct sowing of wheat with Happy Seeder.
“Mixing the crop residues with the soil using a mulcher and pressing the crop residues into the soil with a reversible plough can be useful. We are also suggesting to adopt zero drill, rotavator, reaper binder and locally useful and cheap equipment for crop residue management. Due to this, moisture remains in the soil and two crops can be grown easily,” an official said.
Currently, the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) has the policy of imposing a fine of Rs 2,500 per incident on farmers having less than 2 acres of land, Rs 5,000 on farmers having 2 to 5 acres of land and Rs 15,000 on farmers having more than 5 acres of land, as per land ownership, on burning of crop residues.
“After harvesting of crops like wheat, barley, mustard, paddy and others, the farmers can mix the crop residues remaining in the field with the soil, along with plowing, and do light irrigation. After this, trichoderma should be sprayed. By doing this the crop residue will be converted into compost in about 15 to 20 days,”said an official.
The farmers, however, said that the cost of such machines is beyond their capability of purchase. The cost of Super SMS comes around Rs 1.25 lakh to Rs 1.50 lakh while that of straw chopper is from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. “There is no subsidy provided to us for purchasing such machines, unlike Punjab. The government never talks about helping us with alternatives,” said Satpal Singh, a farmer from Tartariya village.
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Punjab: Crop residue is not a burning issue in these villages
Farmers in several villages in Khanna and Raikot areas of Punjab have set an example by not burning crop stubble, which has become a major issue in the state. Instead, they are using private groups to make bales out of the stubble or incorporating it into the soil. These villages have been recognized and honored for their efforts to reduce stubble burning. However, more awareness campaigns and confidence-building measures are needed for farmers to fully adopt alternative methods of stubble management.
Farmers in several villages in Khanna and Raikot areas of Punjab have set an example by not burning crop stubble, which has become a major issue in the state. Instead, they are using private groups to make bales out of the stubble or incorporating it into the soil. These villages have been recognized and honored for their efforts to reduce stubble burning. However, more awareness campaigns and confidence-building measures are needed for farmers to fully adopt alternative methods of stubble management.
Farmer’s son killed while processing crop residue in Haryana’s Jind
A 19-year-old farmer’s son died in a tragic accident while operating a cutter machine in the fields of Jind district. The victim, identified as Sonit, was processing crop residue when the machine got stuck. As he stepped down to clear the obstruction, the machine’s cover gave way, causing him to fall into the running machine and suffer fatal injuries. His family is devastated by the incident, and the police have initiated an investigation.
A 19-year-old farmer’s son died in a tragic accident while operating a cutter machine in the fields of Jind district. The victim, identified as Sonit, was processing crop residue when the machine got stuck. As he stepped down to clear the obstruction, the machine’s cover gave way, causing him to fall into the running machine and suffer fatal injuries. His family is devastated by the incident, and the police have initiated an investigation.
Deficit rainfall puts north Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers at risk of crop loss
Paddy farmers in north Andhra districts are facing a crisis due to deficit rainfall. The lack of rain has resulted in dried-up fields and a risk of permanent damage to crops. Officials are hoping for rain in the upcoming week, but if it doesn’t arrive, an additional 24,000 acres of crops could be affected. The chairman of Vizianagaram district Zilla Parishad has urged officials to support farmers and provide guidance on water reservoir usage. Tensions have also risen in Srikakulam district over water allocation. MLA K Acchennaidu has called for the district to be declared as drought-affected and for compensation to be provided to affected farmers.
Paddy farmers in north Andhra districts are facing a crisis due to deficit rainfall. The lack of rain has resulted in dried-up fields and a risk of permanent damage to crops. Officials are hoping for rain in the upcoming week, but if it doesn’t arrive, an additional 24,000 acres of crops could be affected. The chairman of Vizianagaram district Zilla Parishad has urged officials to support farmers and provide guidance on water reservoir usage. Tensions have also risen in Srikakulam district over water allocation. MLA K Acchennaidu has called for the district to be declared as drought-affected and for compensation to be provided to affected farmers.
