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A place of traditions
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/10/2020
» Two oxen lift their heads while munching grass in a harvested rice paddy as they hear the noise of the running engine of our rod khok mu (a modified passenger truck). Seen in the background of the rice field is the large and green Khao Luang Mountain. It stands elegantly under a partly gloomy sky in Sukhothai province.
No tariffs for EU rice shipments
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/09/2020
» Thailand sees higher shipment opportunities for Thai premium rice in the EU after the bloc allowed rice imports of 24,883 tonnes with zero import tariffs for October.
State vows B75bn for farming
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/09/2020
» The government looks set to extend farm price guarantees in the 2020-21 season, pledging to splurge 75 billion baht for schemes covering five key cash crops and 7.67 million farm households.
Rice strategy to focus on yield, variety
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2020
» The government wants to raise the average yield of domestic paddy production to 600 kilogrammes per rai by 2024 and focus more on premium-grade grains.
Rice strategy awaiting rejig
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/08/2020
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit pledges to speed up adjustment of the Thai rice strategy as quickly as possible as the industry faces a slew of challenges including a strong baht and rising production costs.
Panel okays price guarantee for rice
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 18/07/2020
» The National Rice Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday approved a rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020-21 crop year, offering guaranteed prices at the same rates as during the previous season.
Rice price guarantees unchanged
Published on 17/07/2020
» Guaranteed rice prices for the 2020-21 crop year will be unchanged from those of the previous season, the National Rice Policy Committee decided on Friday.
Panel to focus on marketing rice, seeds
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/06/2020
» The government looks set to promote seven rice products and seed development as part of a marketing-led production strategy for 2020-2024.
Rice price scheme renewed
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 19/06/2020
» The National Rice Policy Committee approved in principle on Thursday the rice price guarantee scheme for the 2020/21 crop year, which is expected to use a budget of 85.2 billion baht.
Hard days ahead for rice
News, Editorial, Published on 08/06/2020
» Thailand is among the world's largest rice exporters. For many years, the country held the global crown for rice exports except last year when it was beaten by India.