WIRE — The Federation of Free Farmers forecasts a sharp drop in rice output in the fourth quarter of 2026, citing excessive and poorly timed imports, high fertilizer costs and El Niño. Other factors are also contributing to the decline: unchecked agricultural land conversion that has permanently removed rice-producing areas; farmer fatigue that has led to a
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