Punjab's Groundwater Crisis: Can DSR Save Soil Health?
Indian Express
Can Punjab balance rice cultivation with dwindling groundwater? Explore the shift to direct-seeded rice and its implications for soil health and sustainability.
Punjab's paddy area surged to a record 32.49 lakh hectares.
Direct-seeded rice (DSR) could cut water use by 15-20%.
Weed competition poses a major challenge for DSR farming.
Dependence on herbicides raises concerns about soil health.