Public-private forum on Bago rice sector held on 15 Sept
A public-private dialogue on Bago Region rice sectoral development took place on 15 September 2025, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF). The Bago Region chief minister, regional ministers, the director-general of the Department of Consumer Affairs, chairs of district/township management committees, the MRF vice-presidents, management committee members, the chairperson of the Myanmar Paddy and Rice Traders Association and committee members, rice millers and representatives of rice companies attended the dialogue.
The chief minister coordinated matters related to assisting farmers and ensuring fair prices at harvest time. He also asked millers and companies to purchase rice at harvest time without delay.
The dialogue highlighted the implementation of rice export zones in the region, export of premium rice, facilitation of rice milling businesses, accelerating efforts in providing fertilizers, cultural inputs and agricultural loans and smooth trade flow. — NN/KK
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