date:Dec 16, 2013
Harvesting of the 2013 main season rice crop was recently completed. Earlier forecasts were revised upward and aggregate 2013 rice production, including the main and secondary season which was harvested in July, is estimated to reach 650 000 tonnes (434 000 tonnes, milled basis) slightly up from last years bumper crop.
This reflects an increase in yields and area planted. In recent years the Government has supported the rice sector by facilitating access to agricultural inputs and machinery, as