Farmers flag moisture meter discrepancies in paddy procurement in Ludhiana

Farmers have raised concerns over alleged discrepancies in moisture content readings recorded by different agencies using separate devices at grain markets, claiming that inconsistent results are causing confusion, procurement hurdles and financial losses during the ongoing paddy procurement season. Farmers said procurement agencies, Mandi Board officials, commission agents and rice millers were testing moisture levels
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- India
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- Farmers & agriculture
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- Punjab
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- manav mander
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- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 1:17 am IST
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