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Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector

Farmers harvest a rice crop. Mr Chookiat said Thai rice still requires a lot of development, especially in terms of production and cultivation systems.

The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia’s withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.

Moreover, the last couple of weeks has witnessed additional concerns as India, the world’s…

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