Within the sector we have together faced many new and emerging challenges. We have overcome some and we have had to compromise with others. However, by and large, we have prevailed and are set to emerge with a new dynamism as the New Year dawns.

Productivity has increased and the various problems are being addressed in a systematic, holistic was.

While much has been achieved, much more is achievable, but only if farmers and other stakeholders integral to the success of the industry collaborate in collective endeavours.

The Executives and staff of the RPA wishes everyone a productive and prosperous 2010, especially our hard-working rice farmers.
(Dharamkumar Seeraj, General-Secretary – RPA)