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Sustainable Solutions to Mechanised Paddy Residue Burning in Pandua, Hooghly

Author(s) Dr. Md Aksar Ali
Country India
Abstract Mechanised paddy harvesting has expanded rapidly across the rice-growing regions of West Bengal, particularly in the Burdwan and Hooghly districts, leading to a substantial increase in post-harvest straw and stubble generation. In the Pandua Block of Hooghly, combine harvesters leave thick layers of residue that farmers frequently burn to expedite field preparation for subsequent crops, despite repeated government advisories against this practice. This study investigates the prevalence, underlying drivers, and environmental impacts of mechanised paddy residue burning in Pandua through farmer surveys, air-quality monitoring, and soil analyses conducted during the 2025 agricultural season. Burning events elevated mean PM₂.₅ concentrations to 258 µg m⁻³, emitted approximately 7.6 t CO₂-equivalent ha⁻¹ per season, depleted soil organic carbon by 0.18 percentage points, and reduced microbial biomass carbon by 21% relative to unburned fields. Farmers identified escalating labour costs, the absence of profitable straw markets, and severe time constraints as key factors compelling them to burn residues. The study proposes a suite of locally adaptable and environmentally sustainable alternatives—including in situ straw incorporation, Happy Seeder-based conservation agriculture, microbial consortia for rapid decomposition, and community-level biomass aggregation—to reduce air pollution, enhance soil health, and promote sustainable residue management in the region.
Keywords Mechanised Paddy Residue Burning , Air Quality and Soil Degradation, Sustainable Residue Management , Happy Seeder , Decomposer Technology.
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63733
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