Summary
Table of contents
- Indonesia is accelerating rice planting schedules in response to the threat of a strong El Niño.
- An extended dry season and declining rainfall are creating challenges for farmers.
- The government is urging growers to shorten the interval between harvest and replanting.
- Some farmers are considering skipping an additional rice crop due to extreme heat concerns.
- Official forecasts indicate rice production could decline by 0.35% between January and July compared with the previous year.
Categories:
