Only 1,400 Punjab farmers adopt DSR technique this season

Punjab's push for direct seeding of rice (DSR) has not found much favour with farmers as only 1,400 farmers have opted for it on around 15,000 acres. Sowing of paddy using DSR technique started May 15. The state government's aim is to ensure the technique is used for paddy sowing on at least 5 lakh acres, against 2.53 lakh acres last year.