intake—the share of the less expensive, low-quality coarse rice is shown to be rapidly decreasing in rice markets and the … quality premium for the best-quality rice has been consistently on the rise in the last decades. It thus seems that the role … percent to 35 percent to 48 percent for low-, medium-, and high-quality rice, respectively, and the increasing demand for …

these outlets offers both higher income and improved business relations for farmers, but accessing these markets also … requires significant upgrading in terms of product quality, more secure supply chains, and more efficient marketing and … business management. To meet these conditions, farmers need to become organized for a marketplace that requires increased …