Harjinder Singh Bhatti
SAS Nagar, October 19, 2020 - Baljeet singh a progressive farmer of village Desu majra, has set an example for fellow farmers by reaping higher yield of crop without burning stubble in the fields. He has not burnt the stubble since three years and manages it with subsidised machinery like happy seeder. He cultivates 10 acres of land. During kharif season he is growing paddy in 8acres and maize in 2 acres. Apart from this he is also president of the custom hiring center that was developed by taking 80% subsidy from the Department of Agriculture and farmers welfare Mohali. He also helps other farmers of the village by providing his machinery.
Baljeet Singh said,"it is the responsibility of every farmer to conserve our environment and soil fertility. I appeal to my fellow farmers to avoid burning the stubble and try managing it in the fields."