The move comes in response to a sharp rise in rice imports and consumption
These varieties mature about 20 days earlier than traditional ones, offering both environmental and economic benefits.
The investment will involve the development of a 5,000-hectare estate.
The project aims to develop sustainable, climate-smart rice production systems that enhance both yield quality and quantity to meet millers’ needs.
This marks a significant policy shift, driven by rising inflation and growing openness among Japanese consumers to foreign rice.