Kanpur, June 18 -- As India's agricultural sector embraces innovation, a new battery-powered machine is helping farmers tackle one of the country's most persistent environmental challenges, stubble burning.

Crop residue left behind after harvesting often poses a major problem for farmers. Faced with limited time, labour shortages and rising costs, many resort to burning stubble to quickly prepare fields for the next crop cycle.

The practice contributes significantly to air pollution and poses serious health and environmental risks.

A new machine called the E-Brushcutter is emerging as a practical alternative. Designed to cut crops close to the ground, it minimises leftover stubble in the field, reducing the need for burning while makin...