Rice farmers nationwide to receive aidRice farmers across the country flocked to banks and automated teller machines (ATMs) to receive aid under the government's price guarantee scheme, which began yesterday. Under the project, financial aid will be offered to farmers who grow five varieties of rice, with no more than 15% moisture content. Under the programme, farmers which grew the Hom Mali variety are eligible to receive 4,135.77 baht per tonne, capped at 14 tonnes per household. While farmers who grow white rice will get 1,934.62 baht per tonne, capped at 30 tonnes per household. Those who grow Pathum Thani variety will receive 1,052.13 baht per tonne, limited to 25 tonnes per household, while farmers who grow glutinous rice will get 4,337.47 baht per tonne, limited to no more than 16 tonnes.
