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HYBRID PADDY SEEDS

Punjab banned hybrid paddy seeds after millers rejected them due to low milling efficiency. Experts argue poor harvesting and outdated machinery—not the seeds—cause issues. The ban may violate central laws and harm farmers by reducing income and water-saving benefits. Trials are planned, but experts call for reforms, not restrictions.

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The Punjab government has banned the sale of hybrid paddy seeds (non-Basmati rice), citing that they are being sold at high prices in the state.

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