Implications of rice policies for farmers: Selected South East Asian countries |
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Authors: | Chan Lian Yup |
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Institution: | Dr Yap is an Economist with the Policy Analysis Division, Economic and Social Policy Department, FAO, Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Rome, Italy |
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Abstract: | Varying levels of rice selfsufficiency have been reached by the agriculture-based economies of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. The author reviews the major agricultural policies adopted by these countries to provide adequate rice for their domestic populations. While rice production has increased, the distribution of its benefits has been poor. The need to continue rice consumption subsidies is questioned, particularly in cases when they do not benefit the target groups of poor for which they were originally intended. The author proposes a re-examination of policies, emphasizing the need to strengthen development efforts to promote both the production and consumption of other staple food crops. |
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Keywords: | Agricultural policies Rice South East Asia |
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