Case studies: Adoption of machinery-based interventions for crop residue management in Uttar Pradesh


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Authors

  • Anushi ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-III, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 002
  • Raghwendra Singh ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-III, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 002
  • Shantanu Kumar Dubey ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-III, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 002
  • Ajay Kumar Singh ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-III, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 002
  • Seema Yadav ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone-III, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208 002

Keywords:

Labour, Mechanisation, Super Seeder, Yields

Abstract

The mechanisation of agriculture has revolutionised crop residue management in Uttar Pradesh. Technologies like Happy Seeder, Super Seeder, surface seeding, zero tillage and Drum Seeder have benefitted in minimising residue burning, enhancing soil fertility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Higher yields, lower cost of cultivation and improved resource efficiency have been
documented from various trials conducted at farmers’ fields. Case studies showed yield improvement varying from 7.01–23.90% and cost savings up to `30,005/ha. Zero tillage adoption grew from 238 ha in 2005–06 to 5,832 ha in 2019–20. Direct seeding of rice (DSR) saved 72.88% labour costs and 33% irrigation water. These sustainable practices promote eco-friendly and climate-resilient
farming.

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Submitted

2025-11-20

Published

2026-02-16

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 01 (2026)

Section

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How to Cite

Anushi, Singh, R. ., Dubey, S. K. ., Singh, A. K. ., & Yadav, S. . (2026). Case studies: Adoption of machinery-based interventions for crop residue management in Uttar Pradesh. Indian Farming, 76(01), 37-40. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/173395