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Thai Farmers Halt Rice Cultivation Amid Soaring Costs

4/16/2026

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Story summary

Rising input costs have led some Thai farmers to suspend rice cultivation.
Rice prices rose 10% to US$423 per tonne, the highest in over two years.
Higher fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran war contribute to the price rise.
A prolonged dry season has reduced yields.
The ongoing conflict may keep input costs high, affecting future rice output.

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Story summary

Rising input costs have led some Thai farmers to suspend rice cultivation.
Rice prices rose 10% to US$423 per tonne, the highest in over two years.
Higher fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran war contribute to the price rise.
A prolonged dry season has reduced yields.
The ongoing conflict may keep input costs high, affecting future rice output.