Invent more efficient padi-harvesting machines, Mardi told


SEREMBAN: Mardi has been told to come up with more efficient machines to minimise padi loss during harvesting, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said a study shows that up to 30% of padi is lost during harvesting due to the use of unsuitable machines and during transport to mills.

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