Farmer’s Preference towards In-Situ and Ex-Situ Techniques in Paddy Straw Management in Punjab

Page: 191-195
Ramandeep Singh and Sukhmani (School of Business Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab)

The present study was undertaken to explore the farmers preference towards In-situ and Ex-Situ techniques in Paddy Straw Management in Punjab. Primary data was collected from 150 farmers. The majority of the farmers were found to be growing paddy followed by cotton. Social media was the main source of information for in-situ and ex-situ techniques for paddy straw management followed by information from friends. Most of the farmers agreed that in-situ and ex-situ techniques increased soil fertility and it is essential for saving the environment.