webfact Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 All the trees behind look good 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rampant Rabbit Posted April 23 Popular Post Share Posted April 23 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 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourmanflint Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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. 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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