Three Billion for Rice Farmers

Big news for rice farmers: President Irfaan Ali just unveiled a $3 billion aid package targeting over 2,800 growers in Regions Five and Six. After field visits and rigorous verification, 1,387 farmers in Region Five and 1,484 in Region Six are confirmed to benefit. The Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, emphasized transparency and fairness, ensuring aid reaches those who need it most. Farmers with 50 acres or less get $15,000 per acre; those with more than 50 acres receive $10,000 per acre. This is part of a broader five-year plan to upgrade infrastructure, boost yields, and cut costs — including fixing farm roads and dams — while exploring crop integration and research to maximize profits and expand operations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50862cbb7feff2d8