PUSA decomposers: Cautiously optimistic, farmers await proof of results

They say they are willing to shell out more if the results are good. If not, many would again go back to stubble burning

Bhupinder Singh, a middle-aged farmer from Karnal district of Haryana, is cautiously optimistic about the new PUSA decomposer that he has applied in his field on an experimental basis, with assistance from a plant protection company.

Singh says that solution seems good but whether it is actually helpful or not in completely decaying the paddy stubble and, more importantly, not impacting the yield of the next crop, remains to be seen.

“Sab kuch result pe depend karega (everything depends on the results),” Singh says while acknowledging that the initial outcome has been good.

He spread the PUSA decomposer on a