Despite duty-free imports, consumers and processors continue to face sharp price increases.
The country seeks to regulate cereals and mixed crops to ensure that farmers produce marketable, quality grains.
Despite the region’s surplus production in key grains, trade has become increasingly challenging due to regulatory restrictions.
It will also address key challenges such as productivity, local processing capacity, and environmental sustainability.
The initiative aims to modernise the entire rice value chain by integrating digital tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and farmer support.