Lao Agriculture experiences slow growth rate
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The agriculture sector has not grown as anticipated, as a result of weather extremes, according to a recent government recent report.
The government has forecast that the sector will grow by 2.8 percent this year so long as there is no flooding, drought or other extreme weather event.
Economists are concerned that Laos will suffer a shortfall in agricultural production this year due to the prolonged dry season, disease outbreaks, and flooding.
Somsack Pongkhao
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