Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, this morning spearheaded the distribution of relief cheques to rice farmers from Region Six, where hundreds of farmers received financial assistance as part of the Government’s continued support for the rice industry.
Today’s distribution fulfills a commitment made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, during a consultation with hundreds of rice farmers at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in April this year.
The initiative was announced as a targeted intervention to assist rice producers as the industry continues to navigate increasing global challenges affecting agricultural production, input costs, and international markets.
Through the programme, rice farmers cultivating 50 acres or less will receive $15,000 per acre, while those cultivating more than 50 acres will receive $10,000 per acre.
In Region Six, 1,484 rice farmers cultivating a combined 74,314 acres are expected to benefit from $862,933,550.
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