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New technique helps them improve their crop yieldTarn Taran, November 12Farmers associated with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in the district are emerging as torch-bearers in managing paddy straw by using different techniques whereas a number of other farmers are indulging in burning paddy straw polluting the environment. According to information, Sukhraj Singh of Kirtowal Khurd village chopped the paddy straw in 12 acres and incorporated into the soil using reversible MB plough. Another farmer Kuldeep Singh of Chak Bamba village managed 90 acres of his land by using same method. Harjeet Singh of Sohawa village incorporated paddy straw in-situ with rotavator after harvesting paddy with combine loaded with super SMS. Dr Harish Kumar Verma, Director, Extension Education, (GADVASU), Ludhiana, said they were also guiding farmers to utilise paddy straw as feeding and bedding material for dairy animals..