Myanmar farmers struggle to make ends meet amid rising costs of farming


The soaring prices of fertiliser and diesel, the mainstays of rice cultivation, are affecting Myanmar rice farmers. - AFP

YANGON (Xinhua): In 30 years farming rice in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Region, Nyo Win has seen plenty of tough times. But, with costs rising every day following a poor harvest, his current woes feel like most momentous hardships yet.

The prices of fertiliser and diesel, mainstays of rice cultivation, have never been higher in the area.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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