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Fishy failures
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/07/2024
» Re: "Time to solve fish invasion", (Editorial, July 19) and "Really fishy business", (Editorial, July 6). The BP editorial highlights the problem created by an invasive species of freshwater fish called blackchin tilapia. Tilapia are the third world's salmon, a valuable food fish rich in protein and easy to cultivate.
Srettha blocks rice price stability scheme
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/11/2023
» The National Rice Policy Committee chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday rejected the Commerce Ministry's proposed measures worth 69 billion baht to stabilise rice prices for the 2023/24 harvest.
Rice bowl threatened
Asia focus, Published on 11/05/2020
» Punjab and Haryana are at risk of losing their status as India's rice bowl as authorities try to persuade farmers to switch to cotton and maize.
BAAC predicts Democrat farmer policy adoption
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/06/2019
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) expects the new government to adopt a farmers' minimum income guarantee as promised by the Democrat Party, which is tipped to fill the agriculture minister's seat.
The Curse of the Low-Income Trap of Thai Farmers
Business, Teera Phutrakul, Published on 08/09/2017
» As I write this article, both sides of the political divide in Thai society are still hard at it, flinging insults at each other as they preach about what ails the country. After more than a decade of political unrest, Thailand is still not at peace with itself. Not by a long shot. In fact, the events surrounding the Aug 25 court hearing in the trials of figures from the previous regime epitomise the shambles that Thai society has descended into.
Yellow hemp field becomes Sukhothai's new attraction
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/02/2017
» At sunset the vast field of golden plants against with the mountains of Sukhothai in back became an unexpected tourist attraction.
Yellow hemp field Sukhothai's new attraction
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2017
» SUKHOTHAI - Best known for its historical sites, Sukhothai has introduced a new attraction, a 1,200-rai field of blossoming yellow Indian hemp, grown by farmers to replace second-crop rice.
PM says aid for farmers not limitless
Published on 08/11/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on farmers not to simply rely on the government's financial aid, saying the state coffers must be used to take care of people nationwide.
PM says aid for farmers not limitless
News, Published on 08/11/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on farmers not to simply rely on the government's financial aid, saying the state coffers must to be used to take care of people nationwide.
Farmers are skilled professionals too (part 1)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2015
» If we look closely at what farmers do, they are really skilled professionals in their own right, preferring to grow many diverse crops together to lower risk & with a daily routine that ensures fields are productive both in short & long term.