Farmers: Set realistic floor price

Pressure point: It has been pointed out that the RM2.60 per kg ceiling for local white rice is no longer sustainable due to rising production costs. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Rice farmers and retailers are urging the government to set a realistic floor price to secure food sovereignty and stabilise supply.

According to them, this is necessary because outdated price controls and the RM2.60 per kg ceiling for local white rice are no longer sustainable due to rising costs.