Lubukbasung, (Antaranews Sumbar) - The price of all types of rice in traditional markets in Agam District, West Sumatra rose by an average of Rp100 per kilogram since four days ago.
"The Agricultural Service monitoring results of the rice price in traditional markets in Agam rose, but not significantly," Agam Agriculture Secretary Arief Restu stated in Lubukbasung, Wednesday.
The price of medium quality rice with Batang Pasaman is Rp11,900 per kilogram, it rose from the previous price Rp11,800 per kilogram.
While the price of premium quality rice with IR 42 Rp13,000 per kilogram and the previous price Rp12,900 per kilogram. Then, island yarn rice Rp13,000 per kilogram from the previous price Rp12,900 per kilogram.
"The price of rice has not increased significantly in the area," he added.
In addition to the price of paddy, he said, the price of dry unhulled rice at the farmers' level also increased by Rp100 per kilogram for each type such as, Batang Pasaman from Rp10,600 to Rp10,700 per kilogram, IR 42 from Rp12,100 to Rp12,200 per kilogram.
According to him, the increase of rice prices significantly in the national has no effect in the area due to the realization of rice production, planting area and harvest area increase every year. (cha)
Translator: Vicha Faradika
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