As a result, they are hoping to be able to sell their rice soon. “We are hoping to be able to sell our paddy, but there are no buyers. Because rice farmers have no other sources of income, they can only prepare for the next planting season if they are able to sell their paddy. Farmers can mill their paddy at rice mills or mill it themselves, and then sell the rice at the designated locations we specify. He added that the IEC will not directly purchase paddy, but will buy milled rice instead, with plans to purchase at least around 1,500 bags.