Padi farmers in Malaysia losing half their income due to hot spell

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The temperature in Kedah will be between 35 degrees and 37 degrees over the next few days.

due to the prolonged hot spell, resulting in their income dwindling by about 40 per cent during the harvest season.“Other factors which contributed to the lower production were rare diseases,” he added.

“While waiting for the new planting season, we’re using the time to repair the fields. This is also the time to fix patches or holes in the fields,” he added. “Older farmers like me spend time at home with our families and go to the surau to perform prayers and listen to sermons.” Meanwhile, Mada said the optimal water levels at the three water dams under its supervision were enough to meet the irrigation requirements for padi farming activities and household usage throughout the El Nino season.As of Sunday, the total combined capacity of the three dams was at a stable level of 72.6 per cent.

 

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