India Virtual Farm Tour-Direct Seeding

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In India, farmers are learning a new technique in order to reduce the pollution that typically happens after harvest when they burn their paddy straw. GFN farmer Malwinder Malhi is with a farmer who is leading by example and direct seeding into the residue instead of burning it.


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Malwinder Singh Malhi
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Malwinder Singh Malhi

Third generation farmer growing rice, wheat, potatoes, peas and fodder crops of oats, rye grass and mustard on their 25-acre family farm in Punjab State. He's a strong supporter of GM and hybrid crops. Has over 30 years of experience working with farmers on the transfer of agricultural technologies to increase productivity.

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