Don't Burn Wheat Stubble! Soil Weakens, Farmers Face Heavy Losses & Pollution

• Burning wheat stubble after harvest, common with combine use, severely weakens soil fertility and destroys vital nutrients.
• It eliminates beneficial microorganisms and organic matter, reducing soil carbon content from 6-8% to as low as 2%.
• Stubble burning causes severe air pollution, respiratory issues, and increases accident risks, harming environment and health.
• The practice also exacerbates fodder crisis for animals, as residue is not collected for feed.
• Agricultural Supervisor Kajod Mal advises mixing stubble into soil with disc harrow/rotavator, adding urea, and irrigating to create organic fertilizer.