Many farmers and experts are anticipating a lower yield from this year's monsoon paddy crop because farmers have used less inputs, particularly fertiliser. (Frontier)

The bleak outlook for Myanmar’s farmers

Myanmar’s rice farmers are facing higher production and transportation costs, lower yields, and low prices, leaving many worried they will no longer be able to earn enough to survive.

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