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Floods, Extortion, and Labor Shortages Force Farmers to Abandon Fields in Southern Shan State

by Admin | Mar 18, 2026 | Daily News, Economy | 0 comments

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN

Instead of preparing their land, many farmers are leaving it idle. Devastating floods, rising costs, severe labor shortages, and mounting taxes imposed by armed groups have created what locals describe as an impossible situation.

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