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Why stubble fires keep coming back

Reported by The Hindu 9 Oct 2026, 8:44 am IST 1 min read

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Stubble burning is the result of a combination of legal, technological and economic factors, including the paddy-wheat cycle, assured procurement and a narrow window between crops; a lasting solution needs stronger incentives for diversification, better residue management and more reliable measurement of burning

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Section: India
Topics: Farmers & agriculture
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Friday, 9 October 2026, 8:44 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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