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7 October 2024
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Adverse effects of poor straw management

Improper disposal of straw harms the environment: Air pollution: Burning causes harmful gases to be released. Water pollution:Rotting causes accumulation of nutrients in water sources. Degradation of soil quality:Lack of decomposition of straw reduces soil fertility.


How to manage paddy straw?

Mechanical management:Straw is cut into small pieces using straw choppers and balers. Incorporation into soil: Fertility can be increased by mixing straw into the soil. Biological decomposition: Use of straw in compost or vermicompost is beneficial. Alternative use:Use of straw in animal feed and mushroom cultivation. Bioenergy production:Use of straw for biogas and bioethanol production.


Government policies and support

Subsidies and awareness campaigns are being run for farmers for machinery and eco-friendly technologies. Collective efforts can help farmers manage straw better. Proper management of straw contributes to agricultural and environmental sustainability, making it a useful resource rather than an environmental burden.


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It is wrong to throw away the straw after harvesting paddy as waste. Proper management of straw can be a solution to many environmental problems, such as air and water pollution.