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DA Says P20/Kilo Rice Goal No Longer Feasible Amid Rising Costs

DA Says P20/Kilo Rice Goal No Longer Feasible Amid Rising Costs

The Department of Agriculture said the P20-per-kilo rice price promised during the 2022 campaign is out of reach due to higher fertilizer, fuel, and transport costs. Officials cited elevated production expenses as the key constraint.

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DA: P20/kilo rice market price now out of reach