Impact of Crop Residue and its Management in ...

Impact of Crop Residue and its Management in Punjab

Author Name : Shubham

ABSTRACT This study is carried out how the burning of crop residue (CR) after harvesting affects the fertility, physiochemical and biological properties of the soil. In Punjab its monoculture of rice-wheat because they are majorly grown cereals there as compared to other crops. Combine harvester use increase the amount of CR in the field and make farmers to burn it in the open field. By burning the residue there are several problems which arise like pollution, human health, visibility. So for the management of CR, there is need to create awareness among farmers.