1School of Organic Farming, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India
Department of Extension Education, School of Organic Farming, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India
*E-mail: shelleypankaj@pau.edu
Online Published on 20 May, 2025.
Under Farmer FIRST Project, sustainable technologies including the adoption of short-duration varieties (SDV) of paddy and in-situ residue management techniques like happy seeder were introduced in adopted villages of Punjab. A total of 1500 Frontline Demonstrations conducted across the adopted villages. Sustainable practices consistently resulted in lower costs of cultivation compared to conventional methods ranging from Rs. 3241 to Rs. 6425 per ha resulted in comparable net returns. Furthermore, these practices reduced water usage by 4,190 thousand litres per hectare and mitigated significant amount of atmospheric pollution. The findings of the study revealed the potential of sustainable agricultural practices to enhance both economic profitability and environmental sustainability in paddy-wheat system in Punjab.
In-situ management, Short duration varieties, Sustainable, Residue burning
