Firozpur, January 31, 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): In order to control the fires caused by straw during 2025, a meeting was held by the Chief Agricultural Officer, Gurpreet Singh Sidhu, with all baler owners and representatives of Sukhbir Agro Private Limited, following the directions provided by Deputy Commissioner of Firozpur, Deepashikha Sharma.
During this meeting, discussions were held on the management of the straw generated during the upcoming sowing season using the ex-situ method, as well as through balers and rakes. The Chief Agricultural Officer advised the baler owners to manage the straw efficiently in the high-risk fire-prone villages of Firozpur district, on a priority basis, using their baler machines. The representative from Sukhbir Agro Private Limited was instructed to collect the maximum amount of straw for the biomass plant during the season from the villages of Firozpur district, on a priority basis. Sukhbir Agro Private Limited agreed to this plan.
The baler owners present at the meeting shared their challenges with the Chief Agricultural Officer and requested the establishment of more biomass plants in the district of Firozpur so that the bales they create could be purchased on time, preventing financial losses.
The Chief Agricultural Officer assured the baler owners that every possible step would be taken to address their issues.
Summary: The Chief Agricultural Officer convened a meeting with baler owners and Sukhbir Agro Private Limited to discuss effective straw management solutions.