Palm oil has been an important economic crop in Thailand since the 1930s. Most plantations are located in the south of the country. So, when demand began to decrease, and market prices gradually fell, the main income for many farmers was hit hard.

While palm oil prices have fallen to new lows, and are expected to fall further, a group of housewives, from Talae-Dum in Satun province, have come together to make use of palm oil fronds, a part of the tree that was once considered useless.

They take the green fronds, cut them into strips on a homemade machine and then boil them for 10 minutes, to reduce the chance of mold growing. Then the fronds are weaved into handmade wicker baskets and bags, generating another source of income for palm oil farmers.

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/palm-oil-fronds-raking-in-revenue-despite-low-palm-oil-prices-thai-pbs-world-tonight-17th-march-2021/

 

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Sorry, what? The price fall?

In all Supermarkets it's around 25% -30%  more expensive as before.

The price fell for the farmer... but you know how the rest goes.