Case Studies

sectors > Climate Proofing
Stubble Management
PUNJAB

THE INITIATIVE

  • Eco-friendly paddy straw management

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • Farmers and residents of Amritsar, Punjab

THE CHALLENGE

  • Yearly practice of burning straw is an ecological disaster
  • Removing paddy straw without burning

THE SOLUTION

  • NABARD supported Social Activities for Rural Development Society in exploring alternative methods of straw management
  • Introduction of paddy straw management with Happy Seeder and straw composting
  • Active capacitybuilding efforts in the area

THE IMPACT

  • 300 acres covered by Happy Seeder machine
  • 80 percent farmers in project area have incorporated the new technique of straw management
  • 300 acres of wheat have replaced standing stubbles of paddy
  • Labour and machine cost reduced to ? 2,000 - ? 2,500 per acre