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Agriculture
Punjab Harvests 85% of Paddy Area, Farm Fires Expected to Decline
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:02 PM
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Punjab has reported that 85% of its paddy acreage has been harvested, a development that could reduce the incidence of farm fires across the state.
Punjab’s agricultural department announced that 85% of the state’s paddy area has been harvested, marking a significant milestone in the season’s crop cycle.
The early harvest is expected to curb the prevalence of farm fires, which typically spike during the post‑harvest period when fields are left unattended.
Farmers anticipate fewer fire incidents, allowing them to focus on post‑harvest processing and market sales without the added risk of crop loss.
State officials are monitoring fire incidents closely and will coordinate with local fire services to ensure rapid response if any outbreaks occur.
The early harvest is expected to curb the prevalence of farm fires, which typically spike during the post‑harvest period when fields are left unattended.
Farmers anticipate fewer fire incidents, allowing them to focus on post‑harvest processing and market sales without the added risk of crop loss.
State officials are monitoring fire incidents closely and will coordinate with local fire services to ensure rapid response if any outbreaks occur.