GUJRAT:The Agriculture Department has continued its anti-smog awareness campaign in Gujrat, urging farmers to avoid burning crop residues after the rice harvest.
According to an official source, the campaign is being conducted on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Khurram Shahzad to promote environment-friendly agricultural practices and reduce air pollution.
Agriculture teams are educating farmers about modern farming techniques, including wheat cultivation using super seeders and rice harvesting through combine harvesters, as alternatives to traditional practices that involve burning crop residues.
The teams are also informing farmers about the harmful effects of crop residue burning on the environment and guiding them on proper methods of agricultural waste management.
Awareness pamphlets highlighting preventive measures against smog are also being distributed among farmers to encourage the adoption of environment-friendly practices.
The campaign aims to discourage crop residue burning, improve air quality and help control smog in the district.