A Short Note of the Causes behind Price Increases in Rice

Authors: Yap CK*, Nulit R and Leow CS

DOI: 10.23880/oajar-16000334

Volume 8, Issue 4

Abstract

This review paper aimed to provide a short note of the causes behind price increases in rice. Several causes might be intricately linked. The following are some typical causes of price increases for rice. With strong literature support, these causes include a) climate and weather conditions, b) customer demand, c) fertilization, d) diseases and pests, e) costs associated with transportation and distribution, and other factors. In order to keep rice prices stable and ensure that the populace has access to food, government regulations and actions might be extremely important.

Keywords: Rice; Price; Population Demand

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