Mohali Administration Introduces 1098 Machines to Tackle Crop Residue Burning

**The government has deployed 1,098 devices, including 184 surface seeders for use with small tractors. **

The district government in Mohali is taking proactive initiatives to encourage crop residue management and reduce stubble burning. The government has deployed 1,098 devices, including 184 surface seeders for use with small tractors.

These machines have been introduced to assist farmers in managing crop residue without resorting to the harmful practice of burning, while also facilitating more efficient wheat farming.

The recently released surface seeder machine is also promising farm machinery for crop residue management. The recently introduced surface seeder machine has emerged as a promising tool for crop residue management. It is designed to directly sow wheat seeds into the soil without the need for ploughing the stubble, which can significantly reduce soil erosion and enhance soil health.

This environmentally friendly approach aligns with the administration's commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable agriculture. This method can aid in soil conservation and improving soil health.

Aashika Jain, Deputy Commissioner, recently spoke with farmers who were utilizing this equipment and learned about their experiences. Sanpreet Singh, a mechanical engineer from Deh Kalan Nabipur village, who has effectively used machinery to handle crop residue on his 60-acre farm, was praised by her.

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Singh elaborated on the benefits of putting stubble into the soil, emphasizing its good influence on soil fertility and reduced fertilizer requirements, during his talk with the Deputy Commissioner, He went on to describe how he used a binder to manage stubble and then ploughed it into the soil before sowing wheat seed with a super seeder.

The DC also went to the village of Rurki Pukhta to learn more about the recently introduced surface seeder machine. She expressed hope that by stepping up efforts to assist farmers in managing stubble without burning, the administration will send a positive message to others and minimize the number of farm fires in the district.

These measures are expected to have a positive impact on both farming and the local community's well-being.