Dominican Republic: meeting on Monday to support the rice sector

Participants will have the opportunity to voice their concerns and set priorities for strengthening national rice production, reducing costs, and improving competitiveness. Minister Espaillat Bencosme stated that President Luis Abinader has proven to be a constant ally to the sector since taking office.

Espaillat Bencosme has returned from a global food forum organized by the FAO. He emphasized the importance of dialogue, modernization, and supporting national production to preserve the stability of Dominican rice and the well-being of the families who depend on it.

The minister also assured that the country has a sufficient quantity of rice to meet local needs, thereby urging the sector to maintain unity. He reiterated that rice production is an essential pillar of the Dominican agricultural economy.

Concerns of rice farmers

Representatives of the rice sector will express their concerns regarding the deregulation of tariff treatment for rice under the DR-CAFTA agreement, following the revocation of Decree 693-24.