Good air quality is first and foremost need of any human. Even we are living on the earth, is possible because here the air is available. What you think if the question arises on the quality of air. From past one decade, the Parali burning has become major issue for government and citizens of India. Delhi the Capital of India is most affected state by this parali burning. The air quality is becoming poorer day by day. Mulching can be a best solution of this problem.
What is Mulching?
The process of covering the open surface of field by any external material in a form of thin layer is called Mulching. The material used for covering the field surface called as Mulch. This parali can be used as mulch.
Benefits of Mulching: Mulching is one of the most important intercultural operations. There are several benefits of mulching. Let’s discuss them one by one.
· 1. Mulching plays very important in retain soil moisture. Water is the basic requirement of crops. Mulching saves our water and irrigation cost.
· 2. Mulching helps to regulate soil temperature. We know every species required a specific temperature where it’s physical and metabolic growth on optimum stage.
· 3. Mulching plays very crucial in weed management. Mulch reduces the growth of harmful weeds. Mulch doesn’t allow germinate weed seeds.
· 4. Mulching also protects the soil from erosion. The Mulch protects the upper surface of the soil by heavy winds, direct sunlight etc.
· 5. There are so many organic mulch material for instance hay, straw, Tree leaves, Wood shavings bark, Compost and Manure etc. These materials improve the soil fertility and texture.
Instead of burning parali, farmers can use it as mulch. This parali will help the farmers to improve their soil texture and soil fertility. Parali is not problem if we manage it properly.