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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Thai-Cambodian border closure has limited impact on Thailand: Agriculture Ministry
BANGKOK: The closure of the Thai-Cambodian border has impacted Cambodia's annual cassava exports worth 9 billion baht, while Thailand's vegetable exports remain insignificant. Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Thursday (June 19) that the border closure had little impact on Thailand, citing the Office of Agricultural Economics. This projection was based on Thailand's limited exports to Cambodia, most of which are non-agricultural goods, she explained. Narumon noted that the primary impact would be on Cambodia, as Thailand imports approximately 9 billion baht worth of cassava from Cambodia to supply raw materials for its industries. However, if the situation in Cambodia worsens, Thailand will source cassava from other regions, such as Laos, or substitute with other agricultural products. Discussions with the Commerce Ministry are ongoing. 'I want to reassure the public and farmers that the issue will not significantly affect the agricultural sector. Only some farmers in specific areas may be directly impacted, and I have instructed the relevant agencies to monitor the situation and provide assistance,' she said. Narumon added that seasonal vegetables and fruits that may be affected by the border closure have been coordinated with modern trade groups to purchase and redistribute them. The Agriculture Ministry has already begun this process, with the Cooperative Promotion Department buying some products itself. Next week, discussions will be held with the Board of Trade of Thailand and the Federation of Thai Industries to find further ways to assist farmers. The key priority at this moment is national unity, she emphasised. 'Exports through Cambodia mainly involve vegetables worth around 100,000 baht, which is not significant. Going forward, we may need to adjust transport routes and consider shipping by sea, which could increase costs, but we must adapt,' she said. 'As for eastern fruits, the season is nearing its end, so the impact is minimal. Even if the border remains closed for 6 to 12 months, I can assure you there will be no major impact on agriculture,' she added. Narumon concluded that the Agriculture Ministry is not blocking imports and is not responding to political negotiations, which fall under the responsibility of the Defence Ministry. However, as agricultural goods are involved in the trade, the Agriculture Ministry has asked the Office of Agricultural Economics to analyse the situation and find ways to mitigate any impact on Thai farmers. With the analysis showing minimal impact, she hopes all parties can feel reassured. Nonetheless, further discussions with the Commerce Ministry will continue to form a coordinated overall strategy. - The Nation/ANN
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Brazil Says It's Free of Bird Flu, Paving Way for Export Return
Brazil has declared itself free from bird flu after no new cases emerged in commercial farms since the first outbreak in May, paving the way for a return to international markets for the world's largest chicken supplier. The country, which accounts for more than one-third of the global export market, completed a 28-day period without additional cases in commercial flocks, Brazil's agriculture ministry said Wednesday in a statement.
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Health
- AsiaOne
Japan suspends imports of fertile eggs, day-old chicks from two Brazilian states, Asia News
PUBLISHED ON June 18, 2025 2:30 AM SAO PAULO — Japan suspended imports of fertile eggs and day-old chicks coming from the Brazilian states of Goias and Mato Grosso after bird flu cases in subsistence farms had been reported in both states, the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said on Tuesday (June 17). In a statement, the ministry added that Japan also suspended all poultry meat imports from the cities where the cases were reported, Santo Antonio da Barra in Goias and Campinapolis in Mato Grosso. [[nid:718104]] bird fluchickenJapanBrazil
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Japan suspends imports of fertile eggs, day-old chicks from two Brazilian states
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Japan suspended imports of fertile eggs and day-old chicks coming from the Brazilian states of Goias and Mato Grosso after bird flu cases in subsistence farms had been reported in both states, the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry added that Japan also suspended all poultry meat imports from the cities where the cases were reported, Santo Antonio da Barra in Goias and Campinapolis in Mato Grosso.
The Star
3 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Japan suspends imports of fertile eggs, day-old chicks from two Brazilian states
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Japan suspended imports of fertile eggs and day-old chicks coming from the Brazilian states of Goias and Mato Grosso after bird flu cases in subsistence farms had been reported in both states, the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry said on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry added that Japan also suspended all poultry meat imports from the cities where the cases were reported, Santo Antonio da Barra in Goias and Campinapolis in Mato Grosso. (Reporting by Andre Romani; Editing by Kylie Madry)
