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Headwinds pose challenge for rice sector
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/08/2023
» The world is witnessing an alarming surge in global food threats. Devastatingly high temperatures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon are wreaking havoc on farms across the globe, from the United States to China. Adding to the crisis, Russia's withdrawal from a crucial deal that facilitated the safe flow of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea has exacerbated the situation.
Scattered beans make for a heady brew
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2021
» Businesses remain hamstrung by the pandemic, leading many enterprises to freeze their investment, especially small firms struggling with harsh financial difficulties.
New national hub to work on easing mask shortages
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2020
» A new national centre will be set up to solve the face mask crisis after earlier attempts to deal with the severe shortage failed to ensure availability.
Dept readies farmer support guidelines for govt
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/07/2019
» The Internal Trade department is preparing guidelines for the income guarantee scheme for four crops -- rice, maize, oil palm and cassava -- to submit to the government.
Working out the kinks in organic farms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/05/2018
» Demand for organic products has flourished as consumers become increasingly concerned about what they eat.
Shrimp target in doubt after flood trouble
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/12/2017
» Thai shrimp production is expected to miss its target by 50,000 tonnes this year after heavy rains and flooding in many areas disrupted the sector, notably in the South, which accounts for 56% of production.
Organic exports to hit B5bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/02/2017
» Thailand aims to raise organic food exports to 5 billion baht in next few years from 4 billion now.
Vendors commit to fair black attire prices
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/10/2016
» Shopkeepers have agreed to sell black garments at average prices to ensure everyone has a chance to mourn His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Vendors bilk mourners, raise black clothes prices
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/10/2016
» A random inspection found over 100 vendors in Bangkok have marked up the prices of black clothes during the mourning period for the passing of His Majesty the King, Department of Internal Trade (DIT) director-general Nuntawan Sakuntanaga said yesterday.
Riceberry farmers plant seeds for growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2016
» The government has pledged to promote high-value riceberry, targeting to increase plantations to cover more than 10,000 rai this year.