Irrawaddy Division Lead Story News
Forces of nature and farmers’ woes
Heavy non- seasonal showers, in the lower delta region of Irrawaddy, has destroyed paddy fields and left farmers pondering the fate of their livelihoods.
Irrawaddy Division Lead Story News
Heavy non- seasonal showers, in the lower delta region of Irrawaddy, has destroyed paddy fields and left farmers pondering the fate of their livelihoods.
Nearly 16 million acres of rice fields are due to be harvested next month, a seasonal task that marks the end of the rainy season. However, with a glut or excess in the market, farmers worry that prices will drop.