As the post-harvest winds sweep across the northern plains, the landscape begins to transform. For years, the burning of crop residue has been a familiar sight, leaving cities choking on smoke. Yet, behind this haze lies a quieter truth: farmers burn their crops not by choice but by necessity. The narrow window between paddy harvest and wheat sowing often leaves farmers with few options, and burning remains the quickest method to clear fields.
However, a shift is taking place. Increasingly, stubble is recognised not as waste but as a valuable resource. Once discarded, it is now being reimagined as a potential raw material for energy, industry, fodder, soil improvement, and rural enterprises. With technological innovation, new market models, and the rise in green-energy demand, what was once an environmental hazard is now seen as an opportunity for farmers to turn a profit. If embraced on a larger scale, these alternatives could not only help farmers earn more but also significantly reduce winter pollution.
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