This initiative has been introduced to 10 additional locations in Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttrakhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

CNH Industrial, celebrated five years of its “Prevention of Crop Stubble Burning/Straw Management” initiative in India. 

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and various State Governments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras & ICAR - IARI, has donated advanced solutions composed of New Holland tractors, Gyro rakes, mulchers, and balers. 

CNH Industrial, celebrated five years of its “Prevention of Crop Stubble Burning/Straw Management” initiative in India. 

This initiative has been introduced to 10 additional locations in Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttrakhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.  It has raised farmers’ awareness of the benefits of baling versus burning, with more villages adopting this environment-friendly solution. Cumulatively, from 2017 – 2021, this initiative has saved approximately 14,000 tons of paddy straw from being burnt, reducing CO2 emissions by estimated 22,000 tons.

Raunak Varma, Managing Director and Country Head, CNH Industrial, India and SAARC said, “As a responsible organization, sustainability is one of the key drivers of our company’s purpose, together with innovation and productivity. It continues to drive the decisions we make to create value for our customers, stakeholders, and our business.”