padi farmer

The secret of a padi farmer leading a luxurious lifestyle in Kampung Pasir Akar, Jertih was exposed after he was nabbed on suspicion of being involved in drug trafficking activities.

This issue (rice import monopoly) involves the people and for the welfare of the padi farmers, Rathakrishanan said.

Ronald Kiandee said for now, the government does not intend to review the guaranteed minimum price of rice that has been set.

A padi farmer succeeded in his application at the Court of Appeal today to get a stay of execution of his seven-year jail term for causing grievous hurt to a fellow villageman.

MAFI has given its assurance to 3,146 padi farmers affected by the recent floods that their welfare will be protected.

This will open the door for more people to become legitimate rice seed producers, including area farmers.

Among the mechanisms being considered for the scheme was area factor and funding mechanism.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said five items in the agreement to protect the interests of the farmers would not be affected by the delisting.

The Kelantan government has been urged to work together with the Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry to help padi farmers hit by the drought.

The drought season had affected 8,000 padi farmers in Kelantan.