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Stubble burning might seem like a quick fix, but it leads to severe air pollution, loss of soil nutrients, and long-term harm to our environment. Under the project Mitigation of Stubble Burning, supported by Bank of America, we created this video to educate farmers on the significant side effects of stubble burning and to present sustainable alternatives. This video covers effective strategies such as using crop residue as natural fertilizer, implementing crop rotation, and adopting mechanized solutions like the Happy Seeder and Super Straw Management System (SMS). These methods prevent pollution and enhance soil fertility, leading to healthier crops and better yields. Watch, learn, and join us in promoting a sustainable approach to farming. #SustainableFarming #EndStubbleBurning #CleanAir #HealthySoil #EndPoverty #BankOfAmerica #FarmersFirst #CropResidueManagement #SoilConservation #GreenFarming

Venkatamallu Thadaboina

Research Officer at NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj

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During my childhood in the 1990s, I did not see stubble burning in the fields. Farmers used to keep the stubble to remain until the first rainfall, after which they would till the land to incorporate it into the soil, thereby improving its nutrient levels. However, in the post-LPG reforms period, farmers have started adopting more convenient methods for clearing the remaining stubble to prepare for immediate crop planting. This shift is contributing to soil degradation and associated health issues.

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