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Haryana's Stubble Solution: How 95% Reduction Became National Model

Haryana has created a national model for sustainable farming by reducing stubble burning incidents by 95%. This remarkable achievement comes from government subsidies on agricultural equipment like Super Seeders. Farmers now incorporate stubble into their fields instead of burning it, which actually improves soil fertility. The initiative has transformed farming practices while significantly reducing air pollution across the region.

Key Points: Haryana Farmers Cut Stubble Burning by 95% With Subsidies

  • Haryana records only 7 stubble burning cases compared to 150 last year
  • 50% subsidy on agricultural equipment drives significant behavioral change
  • Super Seeders help incorporate stubble into fields, improving soil fertility
  • Dedicated government teams actively discourage stubble burning practices
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Haryana: Govt subsidy on agri equipments contained stubble burning to great deal, say farmers

Haryana achieves 95% reduction in stubble burning through agricultural equipment subsidies and farmer incentives, creating sustainable crop residue management model.

"We used to be very worried about burying the stubble in our fields after harvesting paddy. But now, with the help of Super Seeders, we incorporate the stubble into our fields - Bakshi Lal, Karnal Farmer"

Karnal, Oct 23

While the Delhi-NCR region braces for stubble-burning and subsequent air pollution every year, Haryana's farming community has thrown up a 'national model' for sustainable crop residue management, as it has recorded a remarkable 95 per cent reduction in paddy stubble-burning incidents during the 2025 harvest season.

According to data sourced from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), only 7 incidents of stubble burning were reported till early this month, as compared to 150 in the same period last year.

The main factors driving this imitable change are government subsidies on agricultural equipment and dedicated teams for discouraging stubble burning in the fields.

Unlike earlier, the farmers are now getting 50 per cent subsidy on agricultural equipment, which has done a great deal in containing stubble-burning-induced air pollution.

Besides this, the incentives to farmers for adopting good practices of crop residue management have spurred a change in the way that paddy stubble is destroyed.

Haryana's agricultural department is offering subsidies on equipment such as Super Seeders, and this has made crop residue management more convenient and efficient.

Farmers from Karnal also shared the positive impact of this initiative.

Bakshi Lal, a farmer from Takhana village in Karnal, said, "We used to be very worried about burying the stubble in our fields after harvesting paddy. But now, with the help of Super Seeders, we incorporate the stubble into our fields after harvesting paddy."

He said this significantly revitalises the fields, as it creates more fertile soil and added that farmers are benefiting from this initiative.

He said that farmers previously set stubble on fire because they lacked agricultural equipment. He said that since the government introduced Super Seeders and the Central government provided subsidies for agricultural equipment, many farmers are happier.

He also appealed to fellow farmers not to burn stubble, adding that this pollutes the environment.

"The bacteria in the fields also die, which reduces the soil's fertility. The farmers should have an SMS machine installed on their farm to harvest the paddy crop and then mix the stubble into the field. This will greatly benefit farmers and improve the fertility of their land," he explained.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some positive news about pollution control! The Delhi air quality every winter is unbearable. If all northern states adopt this model, we might actually breathe clean air during winters. Great initiative by Haryana government! 🌱
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Aditya G
While the subsidy is good, I hope the government ensures timely distribution and proper maintenance support. Often these schemes look good on paper but farmers face practical difficulties in implementation. Still, a step in the right direction.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Gurgaon, I can already feel the difference this year. The air doesn't have that familiar smoky smell. This proves that when government and farmers work together, real change is possible. More states should follow this model!
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Michael C
The soil fertility improvement aspect is crucial. Farmers getting double benefit - better environment and more productive land. This is sustainable agriculture at its best. Hope this success story inspires change across India.
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Nisha Z
My uncle is a farmer in Karnal and he's been praising the Super Seeder. Says it's saving him time and money while being eco-friendly. Sometimes all farmers need is the right tools and support. Jai Kisan! 🙏

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