Farmers advised not to burn paddy stubble

The Punjab Agriculture Department has advised farmers not to burn paddy stubble as it is an improper way to get rid of crop residue.
A spokesman for the department said on Sunday that burning crops residue causes smog, which was a dangerous type of environmental pollution. He said that smog leaves negative impact not only on humans and animals but also on plants. High-level of smog affects the growth of plant, he added. He further said that growers should avoid burning paddy.