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Betagro plans big new farm
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 05/02/2014
» Amid the political vacuum and economic slowdown, Betagro Group, a local food business, is set to pursue its long-term investment project to build one of the biggest livestock farms in Lop Buri province.
The pledging ball gets rolling, with no end in sight
News, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 16/09/2013
» The problem with handouts is that once you start, it's very hard to stop.
CPF's Turkish unit sets lofty goals
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 05/08/2013
» The Turkish unit of Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is expected to contribute US$610 million to its parent firm's international revenue this year thanks to rising meat consumption in that country.
Feeding the masses
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 27/02/2013
» How to feed 2 billion extra people projected over the next two decades is a challenge for the global food industry.
Farm economy set for modest growth
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 18/12/2012
» Thailand's agricultural economy is expected to grow at a slower pace of 3.5% to 4.5% in 2013, with a weak global economy and natural catastrophes remaining major risks.
SOS from organic rice growers
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 19/07/2012
» Organic rice farmers in the Northeast are seeking help from the government, as farming has been affected by the government's rice-pledging scheme.
Sri Trang bounces into integrated units
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 14/05/2012
» Sri Trang Group, a leading Thai producer and exporter of rubber products, is moving towards integrated operations with funds earmarked for plantations and new factories.
Oiling up trade
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 01/05/2012
» Change is necessary in Thailand's palm oil industry if the country wants to increase international trade, say analysts.
GFPT expands, monitors EU embargo
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 02/04/2012
» GFPT Plc, the SET-listed chicken producer and exporter, outlined a 1.5-billion-baht investment plan to help it manage its business more sustainably and achieve annual sales of 20 billion baht in three years.
Crop prices tumble on an annual basis
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 21/03/2012
» Thailand's farm price index contracted by 16% year-on-year in February as a result of falling prices for several commodities, especially rubber and cassava.