Sangrur, Nov. 9 -- Even as the paddy harvest season is nearing its end, Punjab continues to grapple with the problem of stubble burning with over 3,000 cases so far. But a few farmers in the state are setting the right example by finding sustainable alternatives to burning stubble.

Turning crop waste into soil wealth

Among them is Kuljit Singh, 43, who owns eight acres in Fatehgarh Channa village of Sangrur but has not burnt stubble since 2018. Instead, he has been turning the crop residue into a natural fertiliser, which is not just environment friendly but also helps improve soil health. "I initially used the Happy Seeder (2018-2019) and then shifted to the super seeder till 2024, before switching to mulcher and MB reversible plough. ...