Thailand: This year, the rice crop yielded 25.76 million tons of paddy, prices and export trends are still bright

As for the area under cultivation, it decreased from last year. Due to climate change, the rain has been delayed. And it is expected that the amount of rain will be less than in 2022. According to weather forecasts from the Meteorological Department, the total amount of rain during this year's rainy season will be less than last year. And from mid-June to mid-July 2023, there will be a period of rain. causing water shortages in agriculture Especially in areas with recurring droughts outside irrigation areas. As a result, farmers in some areas leave their fields vacant. and some areas can only grow rice in one year. The yield per rai decreased. Due to the low amount of rain from the occurrence of the El Niño phenomenon During June to July 2023, there will be no rain. There is a drought. Affects the germination of seedlings. and the formation of ears of rice plants. In addition, there is a risk of disease and pest outbreaks such as ear-neck blight, thrips, etc. resulting in the ...