MRF, affiliated associations to sell rice at fairer price in Yangon Region

MYANMAR Rice Federation (MRF) and its affiliated associations are to sell the rice at a fairer price in Yangon Region.
This scheme is implemented by MRF, Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders Association, rice wholesale centre (Wahdan), traders and brokers, with a view to offering the rice at a fairer price starting from 14 September 2021.
Ayeyawady Pawsan, Shwebo Pawsan, Pawkywel, short matured rice varieties (90 days) and sticky rice will be sold at a cheaper price between K23,500 and K54,000 per bag.
About one to five 108-pound bags can be individually purchased. Those who want to buy them can come and buy at the Wahdan rice wholesale centre located at No 100 between Lanthit and Wahdan Streets, Port Yard, lanmadaw Township, Yangon City through the contact numbers (09421167474 and 01218266-68) of the centre.
The prices of staple rice have stayed in the upward trend since May. Additionally, the restriction measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and natural disasters affected the prices. The price is expected to remain bullish in the coming months.
The Ministry of Commerce, Myanmar Inspection and Test reserved rice at a fairer price than the prevailing price.
The state’s emergency rice reserve is to ensure the food security, keep the price stable in the domestic market, protect the farmer’s interest at harvest time, continue to export them regularly and lessen the worries of the consumers during the COVID-19. — NN/GNLM