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Agriculture
Haryana Government Prohibits Night Paddy Harvesting Over Moisture Risks
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM
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The Haryana state government has banned nighttime paddy harvesting, warning that excess moisture could compromise grain quality.
The Haryana administration announced a statewide prohibition on harvesting paddy during night hours, citing concerns that moisture accumulation could damage the crop's quality. The decision was communicated through an official circular issued by the state's agriculture department.
Officials explained that harvesting in cooler, humid conditions often leaves the grain with higher moisture content, which can lead to spoilage, lower market value, and increased post‑harvest losses. By restricting operations to daylight, the government aims to ensure that the harvested grain meets quality standards required for both domestic consumption and export.
The ban takes effect immediately and will remain in force until the department issues a further notice. Enforcement will be carried out by local agricultural officers, who have been instructed to monitor fields and impose penalties on violators.
Farmers' groups have been urged to adjust their schedules and use the additional daylight hours efficiently. The agriculture ministry has promised to provide guidance on optimal harvesting practices to mitigate any inconvenience caused by the new rule.
Officials explained that harvesting in cooler, humid conditions often leaves the grain with higher moisture content, which can lead to spoilage, lower market value, and increased post‑harvest losses. By restricting operations to daylight, the government aims to ensure that the harvested grain meets quality standards required for both domestic consumption and export.
The ban takes effect immediately and will remain in force until the department issues a further notice. Enforcement will be carried out by local agricultural officers, who have been instructed to monitor fields and impose penalties on violators.
Farmers' groups have been urged to adjust their schedules and use the additional daylight hours efficiently. The agriculture ministry has promised to provide guidance on optimal harvesting practices to mitigate any inconvenience caused by the new rule.