Laos: Laos Rice Annual

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MY2020/21 rice production is forecast to recover to 1.7 million metric tons after several years of below average production due to adverse weather conditions. MY2019/20 rice production is estimated to increase 2 percent from MY2018/19 to 1.5 million metric tons.

Laos: Laos Rice Annual

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