Thai farmers advised not to grow off-season rice
Bangkok (VNA), Feb. 16 -- Thai farmers are being asked not to grow off-season rice as the country's water supply is now low due to the impact of climate change and other factors.
Authorities instead suggested farmers switch to drought-tolerant crops such as tomato, sweet corn, pumpkin, watermelon and peanut as they can yield
better profits.
Deputy director-general of the Department of Agricultural Extension Krongsak Songraksa said climate change and a moderate iteration of the El Nino phenomenon have affected Thailand, resulting in a lower water supply in recent years.
A newly adapted water distribution plan is now in place to support plantations where crops have not been harvested, he said.
According to him, around 12.6 billion cubi...
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