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Agriculture
Haryana Farmers Face Payment Gap: Only 7% Paid for Baled Paddy Straw
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM
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A recent study by CEEW reveals that a mere 7% of Haryana farmers who bale paddy straw receive payment from buyers, highlighting a significant gap in the straw management ecosystem.
A significant challenge persists for farmers in Haryana involved in baling paddy straw, with a new report indicating that only a small fraction receive timely payment. Data from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) suggests that merely 7% of farmers who undertake the process of baling stubble are compensated by the buyers.
This low payment rate points to potential inefficiencies or issues within the supply chain for agricultural residue. Farmers often bale straw for various purposes, including use as fodder, bedding, or for industrial applications, but financial disincentives can hinder wider adoption of these practices.
The findings underscore the need for improved mechanisms to ensure fair compensation for farmers who contribute to managing crop residue, a crucial step in preventing stubble burning and its associated environmental consequences.
This low payment rate points to potential inefficiencies or issues within the supply chain for agricultural residue. Farmers often bale straw for various purposes, including use as fodder, bedding, or for industrial applications, but financial disincentives can hinder wider adoption of these practices.
The findings underscore the need for improved mechanisms to ensure fair compensation for farmers who contribute to managing crop residue, a crucial step in preventing stubble burning and its associated environmental consequences.