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How does regional rice yield stagnation affect Thailand's agricultural stability?

Thailand faces rice yield stagnation amid regional supply instability Rice yield stagnation is already occurring in Thailand, alongside Myanmar and Vietnam, as part of a broader regional supply issue. This stagnation represents a significant gap, accounting for about 48 percent of the estimated yield potential for the region. To close this gap, modern science and proper crop management are needed, but this effort is complicated by global factors, including inflation and a 40 percent increase in fertilizer prices.

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  • South-East Asia accounts for about 40 percent of international rice exports.science20.com
  • Rice yield stagnation is already occurring in countries like Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.science20.com
  • The average gap in rice yield represents about 48 percent of the “yield potential” estimated for the region.science20.com
  • The price of fertilizer has gone up 40 percent.science20.com

Why it matters

As a major player in South-East Asian rice production, Thailand's ability to maintain high yields is crucial for both its domestic food security and its role in global rice exports. The stagnation threatens the region's ability to meet rising demand, which is projected to be 18 percent higher before population plateaus after 2050.

The problem is compounded by global instability. The war between Europe and Ukraine has restricted European reliance on those countries for cheap food, while inflation and supply chain issues have driven up the cost of necessary inputs like fertilizer by 40 percent, making it harder for Asian countries to compete.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific modern science and crop management techniques will Thailand adopt to close the yield gap?
  • How will the 40 percent increase in fertilizer prices affect the operational costs for Thai farmers?

What would change this answer

Thailand successfully implements modern science and proper crop managementThe regional rice yield gap could begin to close, potentially generating an aggregated annual rice surplus of 54 million tons available for export.
Global fertilizer prices decrease significantlyThe cost pressure on Thai farmers and the feasibility of adopting modern, high-yield farming methods would be eased.

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