Market Collapse and Conflict Push Dawei Farmers to the Brink
Dawei Watch
December 24, 2025DAWEI—Agricultural producers across the Dawei region say they are facing financial ruin as the prices for local staples plummet amid escalating conflict, rising labor costs, and systematic infrastructure destruction. The region’s primary commodities—betel nut, paddy, and rubber—have seen market values crash. Farmers report that the combination of dwindling demand and a spike in production costs […]


