Yuvraj Singh appeals to Punjab farmers to reduce chemical fertilisers

True recovery happens within and thats why I connect with IPL Biologicals for restoring soil health, he said.

Former India cricketer and IPL Biologicals brand ambassador Yuvraj Singh on Thursday called for a shift away from chemical fertilisers in Punjab, warning that their overuse was degrading soil quality across the state.

Speaking at the launch of the company's third manufacturing plant, Singh, who hails from Punjab, said the overuse of chemicals was taking a toll on agricultural land.

''In Punjab, there has been overuse of chemical fertilisers and it is affecting the soil quality. I urge our Punjab farmers to shift to biological products and save the farmland,'' he said.

The former cricketer also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to farmers to reduce their use of chemical fertilisers and adopt natural and organic farming practices.

''Farmers are working hard and there is a need to encourage and support them in this endeavour,'' Singh added.

Drawing a parallel with sport, he said soil restoration was as fundamental as building a strong foundation in cricket.

''In cricket and real life, the real strength comes from a strong foundation. True recovery happens within and that's why I connect with IPL Biologicals for restoring soil health,'' he said.