The Chinese government is trying to encourage farmers to plant a new rice variety that can be harvested for several years without reseeding.
A list of favoured varieties produced last month by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs included a strain of perennial rice with twice the yield of traditional strains.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
