Agriculture

Southeast Asia must narrow down the yield gap to continue to be a major rice bowl

S. Yuan, A. M. Stuart, et al.

Southeast Asia, a significant player in rice production and exports, is grappling with yield stagnation and climate challenges. This groundbreaking study by renowned researchers reveals critical yield gaps, particularly in Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand, predicting dire domestic supply issues for Indonesia and the Philippines by 2040. However, there is hope: halving the exploitable yield gap could unleash a rice surplus for export. Dive into the insights that could reshape the region's agricultural future!