Region Two rice farmers protest for higher paddy prices

The protesting farmers

Rice farmers in Region Two on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest on the Anna Regina high bridge to demand higher prices for their paddy.

Millers in Region Two are currently offering prices around $3,500, a decrease of about $500 from what the farmers were paid during previous crops.

Rice farmers, who say they cannot offset their expenses at the rates currently being offered, are calling for $5,000 per bag.