KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The government will assess whether to provide targeted assistance to paddy farmers whose yields declined due to delays in fertiliser supplies, evaluating affected cases on a case-by-case basis.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the assessment would identify farmers who genuinely suffered losses before considering any assistance.

“We will study and discuss the issue of losses so that, if funds are available, assistance can be channelled in a targeted manner rather than universally. We are looking at those who experienced yield declines and will assess the situation on a case-by-case basis in affected areas,” he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.