Despite being equipped with the necessary machinery, many farmers in Punjab still resort to burning stubble in their fields, citing challenges with managing certain crop varieties and a lack of viable alternatives.
Wheat-sowing began on November 1, and ideally it should get over by November 15 to get a good yield. This year, approximately 32 lakh hectares was under rice crop, including nearly 6 lakh hectares under basmati.
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