Durian farmers in Surat Thani province are suffering immense losses as the storm knocked down more than 50 tonnes of unripe fruit, resulting in a financial setback of over 6 million baht (US$173,310). Agricultural officials assessed the damage in two affected sub-districts of Ban Na San district; Lamphun and Phoem Phun Sap sub-districts, with assistance required for the devastated farmers.

 

Officials from the Surat Thani agriculture office and Ban Na San district visited the affected farms today, where a storm with heavy rain had damaged trees causing branches and fruits to fall. The farmers, unable to utilise the fallen durians, had to discard them in large quantities. Estimates suggest about 40 to 50 tonnes of durian, worth approximately 6 million baht, were lost, reported Khaosod.

 

Chaithip Danpridanant, head of the Strategy and Information Division at the Surat Thani agriculture office, informed that the matter would be discussed at the provincial meeting to find ways to help those affected. 

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/south/surat-thani-storm-leaves-durian-farmers-with-over-6-million-baht-loss-and-tonnes-of-fallen-fruit

 

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