Thailand Planning Fewer Rice Harvests in Pest Fight Means Drop in Exports

Thailand, the largest rice exporter, plans to reduce planting to reduce pests and improve quality, an official of the Thai Rice Mills Association said.The plan was launched in October may reduce exports by about 2 million metric tons per year, or about 20 percent of shipments from Thailand, Pramote Vanichanont, honorary president of the association based in Bangkok, said an interview, without

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