Kota Kinabalu: Malaysia has lost approximately 50,000 hectares of paddy areas over the past five years due to the reclassification of land for other purposes, such as urbanisation and industrial development.
“This reduction in paddy acreage has directly impacted rice production capacity. To ensure food security and support the agricultural sector, the government should ensure that Bernas’ profit contribution directly benefits low-income farmers.
“Continuing What India’s Rice Export Ban Means for Southeast Asia – The Diplomat 3 PH still world’s biggest rice importer government assistance for paddy farmers should incentivise higher yields and improved paddy quality and Mardi’s role in this regard needs to be strengthened to align with these goals,” said Dr Tey Yeong Sheng of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
“The people are not only grappling with the sudden surge in rice prices and the anxiety of securing sufficient supplies, but they are also burdened by the prices of goods that have not been aligned with inflation rates.
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