It is reported that the cabinet has approved the compensation for crop damage in the 2023 yala season.
The government says that due to the inability to provide sufficient water due to bad weather conditions, 58770 acres of paddy and other crops have been damaged in the 2023 yala season, and as a result about 53965 farmers have been affected.
Taking into account a proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture regarding compensation to the affected farmers, the Council of Ministers has decided to allocate the necessary provisions to compensate the farmers.