Electric Transformer: This advisory issued by Sonipat Agriculture Department is very important for farmers. Dry grass and other combustible material lying near transformers in the fields increases the risk of fire, especially when sparks come out from the transformers. During the wheat and mustard crop season, when the crops are fully ripe, the risk of fire increases even more, as heat and strong winds can accelerate the spread of fire.

By following this advisory

By following this advisory, farmers can avoid possible incidents of arson and keep their crop safe by clearing their fields around transformers. This step will not only protect the crops but also save other nearby fields, thereby avoiding extensive damage.

The advisory issued by the Agriculture Department further elaborates the safety measures around transformers. The instructions to clean and plow up to 10 feet below the transformers installed near the fields are important, as this step can reduce the possibility of fire spreading to a great extent. When sparks fall from the transformers, if the surrounding land is clean and plowed, then that spark will remain confined to the soil and will not reach the surrounding straw, which will reduce the risk of fire.

Along with this, if there is a tubewell in the field, then the instruction to keep water stored in its tank is also for the safety of crops. The presence of water can prevent the spread of fire and further reduce the risk of fire. Such precautions will help farmers to keep their crops safe.

In this Rabi season

In this Rabi season, farmers have grown wheat crop in 1 lakh 45 thousand hectares of land in Sonipat district, which is an important part of the agricultural activities of this area. Along with this, mustard crop has also been grown in 10 thousand acres of land, whose harvesting has been completed. Now the harvesting of wheat crop can start from the first week of April.

The Agriculture Department

The Agriculture Department has also appealed to the farmers to keep inspecting their fields regularly. This will help in identifying any kind of problem or danger in time, such as the risk of fire, insect attack, or any other natural disaster. By inspecting the fields and taking proper precautions, farmers can protect their crops and avoid major losses.