Last Updated Date: 30 Sept 2023
Till 2021: About 75% of the total paddy straws accounts from Non Basmati Rice, which can't be fed as a fodder to the cattle due to its higher silica content
Promotion of Basmati crop by Punjab Govt [AAP Wiki] resulted in 16% more area in 2023
i.e.
-> Share of basmati stubble increased
-> Basmati Stubble can be used for cattle feed
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