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Going against the grain
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 20/01/2014
» It's hard to figure out how much rice the government has officially sold and kept under its pledging plan that started two years ago. That's because all records are kept secret for what the Commerce Ministry calls "business reasons".
Farmers told to switch to seed
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 12/11/2013
» Experts suggest farmers produce rice seeds rather than grains to ease the impact of falling prices because of the surplus created by the government's rice-pledging scheme.
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.
Farmers urged to get in zone
News, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 19/08/2013
» Thai rice farmers are proud of their planting skills. They produce enough grains to feed the whole country and to satisfy export demand. Foreign buyers consider Thai rice to be of the finest in the world.
Packers winnow claims
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 22/06/2013
» Leading rice packers deny selling rice from state stockpiles, saying they have their own contracted millers or buy the grain directly from farmers.
Back to basics
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 25/03/2013
» Finding a niche market was Worrawat Boonlai's first thought once he realised selling rice as a commodity was no longer a smart thing to do.
Greener Pastures
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 11/02/2013
» Market competition resulting from costly domestic rice remains a key factor driving Thai exporters to seek openings in neighbouring countries where the rice trade is more prosperous.
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.
Whence did you come?
Business, Walailak Keeratipipatpong, Published on 08/10/2012
» Having doubts about whether your rice is genuine Hom Mali? Or whether the bottle of honey you've just bought came from the source it claims? Just test its origin.
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.