Rice Farming

[bruceboy]

How much could an individual expect to make off of 1 rai of rice? Let's assume the land is paid for and the only bills would be for labour and materials. Thanks.

[Nickthegreek]

How much could an individual expect to make off of 1 rai of rice? Let's assume the land is paid for and the only bills would be for labour and materials. Thanks.

Bruceboy,

That is going to depend on a number of factors:

Costs to work the land prior to planting,between 250 and 350 baht per rai.

12/3 times per year,is water available all year.

Cost for labour.150 - 200 baht per rai, more for planting.

Rice 20 baht per kilo..I rai approx 500 baht

Harvesting price,currently about 600 baht per rai..

chemicals- between 600-800 baht per rai

Dependant on rice grown will depend on profit..

Whats been grown locally will ? this will help us to give you a guide .

Edited October 30, 2008 by Nickthegreek