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Farmers like Binda have taken notice of the tangible benefits that mulching can offer. Initially approaching the method with caution, Binda and others found their fears alleviated after seeing the positive outcomes from their trial runs. As Binda shares, “Even the farmers want to do away with burning farm residue. Nobody wants to set it on fire; people are trying alternatives, but so far, mulching is the best.”
Despite the optimism surrounding these new practices, challenges remain. A lingering skepticism exists among some farmers regarding the effectiveness of mulching. Additionally, the scarcity of the necessary machinery to implement these techniques on a larger scale presents a significant bottleneck.