Rice residue management
Rice straw is one of the most abundant
lingo-cellulosic materials being produced in the world (~731 million tons
(mt)). Out of this > 90% is produced only in Asia. India generates about 150
mt of paddy straw annually with 1.0-1.5 kg of straw produced from every kg of
grain harvested. Burning of crop residues not only emits GHGs, but also cause
problems of air-pollution, health hazards and loss of nutrients thus is a
matter of serious concern. Therefore, rice straw should be managed judiciously.