Mango farmers in Prachuap Khiri Khan are facing severe challenges due to unusually hot weather and water shortages, threatening the cultivation of the prized Nam Dok Mai Si Thong mango variety.

 

Veteran farmer and local exporter, Mr. Panom Samphueak, reports significant impacts on crop yields and export quality due to the harsh climatic conditions.

 

With over three decades of experience, 61-year-old Mr. Samphueak, a founding member of the off-season mango exporter group in Ao Noi, noted a disturbing trend over the past two years. The region has endured extreme temperatures and dry spells, significantly reducing water availability. “Previously, we could induce flowering three times a year,” Mr. Samphueak said. “Now, it has dropped to just twice, and the lack of sufficient water has stunted the growth of our mangoes.”

 

By Online Reporter

 

Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-04-23

 

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All the trees behind look good

It was  hotter 5-6  years  ago  followed by 3-4 years where there was a lot more rain. This year is drier but  not the driest since ive been here 12+ years, seems like Mr Mango didnt plan for watering his trees  just hoped it would rain. Meanwhile up the  hill by me there are many mangos not  wilting without water,with fruit............all this in Parchuap

Instead of all the BS coming from govt about building skyscrapers and Panama canals, one thing it is complete madness to avoid is the building of many new reservoirs all over the country. They will be needed and soon

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The region has endured extreme temperatures and dry spells, significantly reducing water availability. “Previously, we could induce flowering three times a year,” Mr. Samphueak said. “Now, it has dropped to just twice, and the lack of sufficient water has stunted the growth of our mangoes.”

So your water source for inducing flowering 3-times a year normally comes from where?

Underground sources or where?

It's time to find alternatives to grow.

Since it's quite obvious, even for the dumbest, that climate change accelerate the speed, water intensive plants will struggle to grow.

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Rising heat and drought threaten mango cultivation in Prachuap Khiri Khan

 

Not too smart are they. 

They could Irrigate  but that cost Money 

Next they will cry to the government for drought relieve assistance.

I would say money well spend on a few bores and Irrigation  if they get more dry years in the future .

 

10 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

It was  hotter 5-6  years  ago  followed by 3-4 years where there was a lot more rain. This year is drier but  not the driest since ive been here 12+ years, seems like Mr Mango didnt plan for watering his trees  just hoped it would rain. Meanwhile up the  hill by me there are many mangos not  wilting without water,with fruit............all this in Parchuap

Same here in Uttaradit no rain but my mango tree is loaded