The NESDB reveals that the GDP of the agricultural sector in Q2/21 has grown by 1.2%, expecting a year-on-year growth of 1.7-2.7 percent.
Chantanon Wannakhajorn, secretary-general of the Office of Agricultural Economics (NESDB), revealed that the agricultural economy in the second quarter of 21 (April-June 21) grew by 1.2%, improving from the second quarter. /63 contraction of 3.1% due to the hot weather problem. Many parts of the country experience periods of drought and drought. causing insufficient water supply for agricultural production
tumrasusWhile the situation in '64 increased rainfall in the second half of '20 and the beginning of '64, there was an increase in the accumulation of water in important reservoirs and in natural water bodies. Farmers can therefore cultivate. including favorable general weather conditions not experiencing severe drought This makes the situation of crop and livestock production better than last year. In addition, the prices of many agricultural products increased. Incentivize farmers to increase production. In addition, government policies and measures, such as promoting agricultural occupations Development of marketing channels for both online and offline markets Insurance for important agricultural products and payment moratorium enabling farmers to continuously produce
The agricultural economy in 64 NESDB is expected to expand in the range of 1.7-2.7% compared to the year 2020, with all production sectors tending to expand. Due to the amount of precipitation that has increased in the beginning of the year And it is expected that the rainfall will be at normal levels in the second half of the year. As a result, the amount of water in reservoirs and natural water sources has increased. enough for crop cultivation and animal husbandry together with the implementation of government policies and measures in terms of efficient production and marketing management use of technology in production and upgrading of product quality to meet standards. However, there are still risk factors that need to be monitored continuously, such as the epidemic situation of COVID-19. weather variability The trend of higher oil prices and the volatility of the baht may affect the distribution of products. production cost and export of agricultural products and products
However, the new wave of Covid-19 epidemic situation has affected the distribution of agricultural products in some areas. Including the production activities of some processing plants have to be stopped. This caused the demand for some agricultural products to slow down as well.
Ms. Tassanee Muangkaew, Deputy Secretary-General of the NESDB, said that the agricultural economy The expansion in the second quarter was a result of the expansion of all branches. except for the shrinking fishery sector
