Thailand: A new variety of okra has arrived in Kanchanaburi

Published 2024년 7월 15일

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Thailand's Department of Agriculture is developing a new okra variety, KC6203, in response to pest issues and quality concerns, particularly from the Japanese market. This new strain is resistant to yellow leaf vein disease and produces high-quality pods that meet export standards. The Kanchanaburi Agricultural Research and Development Center has conducted trials, finding that KC6203 outperforms other varieties in yield and quality. The department aims to certify this strain as a recommended variety and has already done so on June 26, 2024. The new okra variety, known as 'Okra varieties Kanchanaburi 1', is expected to enhance Thailand's okra production and export competitiveness.

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Mr. Rapeephat Chandrasriwong, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, revealed that okra is another important export vegetable of Thailand, with the main trade market being Japan. Each year up to 95 percent is imported, either in the form of fresh pods or chilled and frozen. And can also expand the export base to other countries. Thailand has total okra cultivation area of 3,797 rai. However, okra production always encounters production problems, resulting in insufficient production to meet demand. Export and domestic markets This is mainly due to the problem of pest outbreaks. and the quality of the pods was not as desired by the Japanese market. Kanchanaburi Agricultural Research and Development Center Department of Agriculture Therefore, we researched and developed okra varieties to solve this problem for farmers. Okra strain KC6203 Miss Nanthana Photsuk, agricultural expert Kanchanaburi Agricultural Research and Development Center said that KC6203 okra was obtained ...

Source: RYT9