Padi farmers pinched by higher costs


The padi fields in Kedah during harvesting season. — Photo courtesy of Mada

THE nett income of padi farmers in Kedah has dropped this year due to the hike in the prices of pesticide and fertiliser.

Farmer Abdullah Mohamad, 56, from Sungai Jagong said although his yield this year was almost the same as the previous year, his earnings had dropped.

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