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Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa has developed 'Pusa Decomposer', a cost-effective solution to prevent stubble burning. The capsule, which contains eight microbes, will reduce the time taken by paddy stubble to decompose. Scientists claim that the decomposer will also make the land fertile and eventually reduce the farmers' dependency on fertilizers. Reportedly, a four-capsule pouch that will cost Rs 20 is suffice for 2.5 acres of… read-more