Paddy Prices Short-Term Lever, But Long-Term Reforms Needed

Dr Sarena Che Omar, CEO, PNB Research Institute

17-Feb-25 08:45

Paddy Prices Short-Term Lever, But Long-Term Reforms Needed

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The Malaysia Padi Farmers Brotherhood Association or PeSawah, has voiced concerns that the newly announced floor price of 1,500 Ringgit per tonne is insufficient, believing additional incentives are necessary in the face of rising input costs. Dr. Sarena Che Omar of the PNB Research Institute joins us to discuss if the new floor price helps or hurts paddy farmers.

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Categories: economy, politics, government, Law/Activism, environment

Tags: floor price, malaysian rice, agriculture, paddy farmers, ceiling price, government incentives, subsidies, food sustainability,

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