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Rice Yield Stagnation in Southeast Asia Impacts Global Food Supply

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Rice yield stagnation is occurring in countries including Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. These nations are part of South-East Asia, which accounts for about 40 percent of international rice exports. Researchers note that the average gap in rice yield represents approximately 48 percent of the region's potential yield.

From science20.com

Why it matters

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The issues affect the global rice supply chain, which is critical for food availability. If the yield gap were closed, the region could generate an aggregated annual rice surplus of 54 million tons available for export.

Shared crises affecting regional stability are contributing to displacement pressures in border regions involving Africa, Sudan, Myanmar, Europe, and Afghanistan.

From science20.com

Who's involved

  • RICEGlobal commodity whose production is limited by regional factors.
  • MyanmarCountry whose production capacity is a key factor in the regional rice supply.
  • EuropeContinent whose food security is impacted by global market shifts and supply chain issues.
  • ThailandCountry whose rice sector is facing yield stagnation due to resource management.
  • VietnamCountry whose rice sector is facing yield stagnation due to resource management.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ItalySpeculative

    Italian agriculture could face increased costs due to restricted access to affordable food in Europe.

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