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Combine harvesters boost productivity but remain hard to get in Paro

Oct 29, 2025 4 mins read
Combine harvesters boost productivity but remain hard to get in Paro

Paro — As the golden paddy fields of Paro turn a mellow hue under the crisp autumn sun, farmers across the valley are busy reaping the fruits of their labour, the hum of combine harvesters echoing across the fields.

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