Thailand: Big production source of 'Bamboo Sang Mon', an alternative crop that has a future.

Published 2022년 6월 30일

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The Office of Agricultural Economics in Thailand is promoting the cultivation of 'Pai Sang Mon' bamboo in the northern provinces, finding it to have market potential and suit the local area. This bamboo species is fast-growing, has consistent stems, and is suitable for biomass production. In the first year, the production cost is 7,020 baht/rai, with labor wages and maintenance increasing the cost in subsequent years. However, the crop can be sold for 1.50 baht/kg from the fourth year, providing a potential average net return of 4,480 baht/rai/year. Demand for this bamboo in the processing industry is high, particularly for making wood chips for other products. The cultivation of Pai Sang Mon bamboo is not only profitable but also environmentally friendly, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, making it an attractive alternative crop in northern Thailand.

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Mr. Prasertsak Saengsatta, Director of the Office of Agricultural Economics 2 Phitsanulok (SorThor. 2), Office of Agricultural Economics (SorKor.) revealed that from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has focused on the policy of driving the development of the Thai agricultural sector by promoting the production of agricultural products in accordance with the potential and suitability of the area including the trend market demand For the northern area, it was found that ?Pai Sang Mon? It is one of the alternative crops with market opportunities. and has production potential in the area (Data from the Department of Agricultural Extension, 2021) At present, there are 544 growers. The planting area covers all 16 northern provinces, totaling 2,680 rai, accounting for 70 percent of the total area planted in the country. The top three major producers are Uttaradit, Phrae and Nan, with a total planted area of 1,641 rai or 59% of the total planted area of the North. and ...

Source: RYT9