In Thailand, agriculture

Posted on 11 July 2010 by admin

Agriculture is the backbone of the country. It plays an important role in the creation of national income to solve the unemployment problem in rural areas, and maintain both national food supply. Rice is the staple food in Thailand. Thai Farmers focus more on the rice fields and was one of their most important export products.

Rice is grown primarily in the central regions of Thailand. Thai Farmers work all year, and after the annualHarvest time, they are planning for a second or sometimes growing attention for the animals they raise fish in Thailand. Water is important for its vast fertile land and abundant. It is said that Thailand has the most fertile lands in Asia. It is also in the "rice bowl". Farmers to rear fish and grow rice at the same time, then they used to have a constant supply of fresh fish and rice to live.

Today, farmers in Thailand are facing a seriesProblems such as the Thai government encouraged high input, export-oriented farming systems to increase the growth of the country. This policy has the slowdown in growth the country has brought the agricultural sector. Poor management techniques and use of improper chemicals in soil and soil erosion has led to exhaustion, additional damage to the agricultural sector.

Another serious problem in Thailand has increased death and illness among farmers throughPesticides. This is mainly due to lack of knowledge on agrochemical use and safety procedures. In 1988, the number of people reported suffering from pesticide poisoning was 4234, while the number of deaths from pesticide poisoning was the 34th

The Thai government is finally waking up to reality, and it is time that the government "is an initiative to help the agricultural sector in trouble otherwise Bowl Thailand could lose the title of" Rice.

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