Kedah padi farmers feel the heat as harvest nears

Green horizons: An aerial view of padi fields near Alor Setar as the time for harvesting nears. — Pic courtesy of Abdul Salim

ALOR SETAR: Abdul Salim Mohamad looked out at his 5ha padi field with a worried look on his face.

The 70-year-old’s padi stalks were turning golden, getting ready for harvesting. But it was not good news.