Summary:
Urge authorities to use residue to feed cattleSukhmeet BhasinTribune News ServiceBathinda, November 11Farmers are finding it difficult to manage paddy residue in the absence of machines and labour in villages in the district. The state government is urging farmers not to burn the paddy stubble, but it seems that it does not have adequate resources to look after the issues of farmers if they shun the practice. Disappointed over not getting any support from the state government to manage paddy stubble, marginal farmers are now experimenting various means to get the residue lifted from their fields. Malkit Singh of Phus Mandi, Gurtej Singh of Bhagu, Gurpreet Singh of Nathana, Balkaur Singh of Pirkot, Balwinder Singh of Birbehman, Kulwant Singh and Gursewak Singh of Kalebander have been booked. Farmer unions are demanding cancellation of cases registered against the farmers over stubble burning..