Fruit farmers in Mon State are facing a financial crisis. With an unprecedented drop in prices and movement restrictions due to COVID-19, fruit is rotting before it can be sold. Many farm businesses should be eligible for government loans, but are finding they are ineligible.
This story is by Wonsa Mon from Mon News Agency.
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