If you have recently stopped by your local supermarket, you may have noticed one thing missing from the shelves — rice.
For the past few weeks, people across the nation have been noticing the lack of rice available at shops, with shelves often barren and stores displaying signs asking purchasers to stick to one bag per person.
But why is it that the nation is suddenly facing a shortage of rice?
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