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High costs, low awareness hinder sustainable rice sales
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2025
» High investment costs, uncertain market positioning and the absence of a clear government policy are preventing Thai rice farmers from fully embracing sustainable practices, according to the Rice Exporters' Association.
Young farmers take the lead
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» As Thailand's agricultural sector grapples with climate instability and intensifying global competition, the role of young, tech-savvy farmers is becoming increasingly vital.
Breaking cycle of forest land grabs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand’s efforts to address landlessness among its population has been a priority for multiple administrations. One key strategy has been allocating forest land to those in need. However, a significant portion of beneficiaries reside in forest zones classified as state-owned property, creating challenges in balancing land distribution with environmental conservation.
Eco-friendly farming aims to heal forests
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2025
» Over the past few years, the majority of forest land in Nan province has been turned into single-crop plantations to support the livelihoods of more than 150,000 local households whose farming activities involve burning and deforesting.
Drones to help ageing farmers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/12/2024
» The Department of Agriculture is promoting the use of drone technology to help the nation's ageing farmers.
Thap Lan National Park revamp worries official
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/07/2024
» National Park Office director Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn says he is concerned about losing 265,286 rai of forest land in Thap Lan National Park to an agricultural land reform project.
Rice producers agree new blueprint
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/05/2024
» A network of Thai rice stakeholders has agreed a common vision to foster national policies and related activities for upscaling environmentally-conscious rice farming practices to maintain, restore and improve biodiversity and the ecosystems across a variety of landscapes.
Authorities target land reform graft
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2024
» An investigation into land encroachment in Khao Yai National Park has been launched, with authorities vowing to seize properties built on plots reserved for landless farmers and punish all officials involved.
'Efforts underway' to settle land dispute
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/03/2024
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow yesterday told the House of Representatives that efforts are underway to settle a land dispute between the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Thamanat imposes buffer-zones curb
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2024
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow will outline an agricultural land reform policy on Tuesday to ensure that buffer zones are established between forest reserves and land designated for agricultural use, and that these zones will not be allocated to farmers.