Overview of Thailand rice sector
1984
Ross, L.E.
Extract: Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of rice. Production averaged 2-percent annual growth during the 1970's, largely because of area expansion, and because of improved irrigation systems and introduction of higher yielding rice varieties. Even so, only one-fourth of the rice area is irrigated, about 10 percent devoted to high-yielding varieties, and under 55 kgs. of fertilizer per hectare is used on rice, leaving significant opportunity for Thailand to increase output. Yet, current Government policy seeks to maintain low prices for consumers and not encourage rice production beyond exportable levels. The share of the rice crop exported has grown from 12 percent in 1970 to over 30 percent in 1983, as Thailand's per capita consumption appears to have reached a plateau. During 1984, exports may match or exceed the 1983 record of 3.7 million tons.
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