Farmers Warned Of Rs15,000 Per Acre Fine For Crop Residue Burning
Published October 04, 2026 | 07:00 PM
FAISALABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Oct, 2026)
Director Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood has stepped up field monitoring in Jaranwala and inspected three Quick Response Centers near the motorway, besides warning the farmers that burning crop residues could result in a fine of Rs15,000 per acre, registration of a case, and imprisonment.
During his visit to the three centers, the director reviewed arrangements and ongoing activities aimed at controlling smog and responding promptly to incidents that could aggravate air pollution. All three centers were found operational, with water bowsers available to address emergency situations, including firefighting.
Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood met field staff and members of the Smog Control Committee and discussed measures to prevent the burning of crop residues and control smog in agricultural areas. He instructed the staff and committee members to intensify awareness among farmers and ensure effective implementation of measures against crop-residue burning.
The director agriculture warned farmers against burning crop residues, emphasizing that it is a legal offense. He encouraged them to adopt environment-friendly methods for managing agricultural residues, such as using baler machines to collect and incorporate the remaining material into the soil. He explained that burning crop residues contributes to smog, air pollution, and reduced soil fertility.
He also promoted modern wheat-sowing practices and the use of super seeders, stating that these technologies can increase per-acre production while eliminating the need to burn crop residues.
Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood stressed that by adopting modern residue-management techniques, farmers could protect their soil, improve agricultural productivity, and contribute to environmental safety from smog and pollution. He directed field staff to remain vigilant and continue monitoring agricultural areas, especially during the wheat-sowing season, to discourage practices harming air quality.