Farming in Thailand

Land In Lumpang For Rent

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:28:18 +0700

We have around 17 rai land in Mae tha, Lumpang, to lease short/long term. It is situated on Lumpang-Phrae Highway, approx 40 metres wide paralleled to the Highway at the front and the river bank at the rear which for some good years would have water in rainy season. At the moment it's full of large trees. We are not farmers so have no idea what to do with it. This plot of land is in a green zone so it can only do farming.

Honestly we need someone to develop the land. It can be leased short or long terms. If you have a good developing plan the first year can be free of charge. If anyone is interested please PM me. Any genuine, workable plans will be considered.

Habanero Pepper Seeds

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:49:54 +0700

I placed an order for a small amount of harbanero seeds from a reputable seed company in the US and they sent me a 1/4th lb instead of a 1/4th oz. What can I do with the extra?? maybe offer them for sale at cost+ shipping and handling to thaivisa farmers?? am open to trade/swap. these seeds are unavailable here at any cost as far as I know and the following is a brief discription and link.

PM me if interested......

Habanero - 90 Days. (Very Hot) Thin walled fruit taper to a point. 1 x 11/2 inches long. Somewhat wrinkled fruit turn from light green to orange at maturity. Much hotter than a jalapeno. Good for home garden and market. Scovilles up to 215,000

The habanero chili (Capsicum chinense) (pronounced /abəˈnɛroʊ/ or /ˌhabəˈnɛroʊ; Spanish pronunciation: [aβaˈnero]), sometimes incorrectly spelled "haba�ero"[1], is one of the most intensely spicy species of chili peppers of the Capsicum genus. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. Common colors are orange and red, but white, brown, and pink are also seen. Typically a ripe habanero is 2�6 centimetres (0.79�2.4 in) long.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habanero_chili

Avocado Trees

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:18:59 +0700

Does anyone know where to get grafted avo trees of any variety?

being from San Diego, I would like to grow some Avos

any link would be appreciated!

Mulch ........ Alts To Coconut Husk Chips

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:23:58 +0700

What do you farm guys use if you have to buy mulch?

I'd like to get hold of a load of Euc chips, but cannot source any locally.

Coconut Husk Chips, great on the garden but not on tiles, the stain is virtually impossible to remove.

All of my plants are in large & small containers & I'm stuck for space, so, I want to use my large tiled balcony.

Any ideas?

thanks

gd

Weedkiller Spraying

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:08:51 +0700

Hi, we have a very large property and every now and then one of my wifes friends comes around and sprays the weeds for us to knock them back.
Now she uses Gramoxone or Roundup, her name for it, not sure if it's some Thai generic, but just wraps a scarf around her face for protection.
I have tied to get her to wear a proper mask but she always refuses, 'not comfortable'.
I would like to know what type of protection she should be wearing as the least I can do is offer it to her, maybe even insist, when she is working on our property.
All the local agricultural supply shops only seem to have those 'doctor' type masks, the ones they are handing out to avoid swine flu. I have my doubts these are up to scratch when chemical spraying somehow.
Thanks for reading, Andy.

Any Agricultural Fairs Or Shows Coming Up ?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:17:20 +0700

Hi all ,

Just wondering if anyone knows of any agricultural shows coming up soon as I need to buy a tractor for a small rice farm.

Thanks for any feedback.
Cheers

Plant Import Permit, Phytosanitary Certificate

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:21:59 +0700

Is anybody experienced in: applying for import permit, get issued a phytosanitary certificate, import of non-prohibited life plants, procedure and duration of plant inspection at entry port, survival rate of imported plants?

The import of plants into Thailand is ruled by the Plant Quarantine Act (1952, amended 1999), see "Plant Quarantine Import Regulations Thailand".

Administrative body of the Act is
ฝ่ายกักกันพืช กองควบคุมพืชและวัสดุการเกษตร กรมวิชาการเกษตร โทร 660-2940-6573 ต่อ 108
Plant Quarantine Sub-Division, Agricultural Regulatory Division, Department of Agriculture 660-2940-6573 Ext 108

Plants are categorized in "prohibited", "restricted", and "unprohibited" materials.

I plan on importing (parcel post) a small number of certain species (life plants, bare-rooted) of the non-prohibited category, to which the following rules apply:

"Permission and a Phytosanitary Certificate are not required for importation. However, the imported unprohibited materials have to be notified for inspection at ports of entry. All materials are subjected to inspection and also put under quarantine treatment or destruction if plant quarantine pests and diseases are found."

Although import permission and phytosanitary certificate are not required for non-prohibited materials, it might be helpful (e.g. to speed up the process of inspection at port of entry) to have such documents.

I welcome any comment and advice from people who have experience in importing plants (prohibited, restricted or unprohibited).

Barramundi

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:13:43 +0700

I was reading a thread, which I have lost now, where someone mentioned that they had experimented with barramundi.....

How long have barra been in Thai? How where they brought in?.... has there ever been any concern, official or otherwise, about the ecological effect if these fish escape to the wild?

Personally, I would love it if there was a fresh water game fish to be found in rivers and lakes, however the impact of an exotic breed on native species is a concern.

But, if the barra are already in Thailand....where are they, let me at 'em!

Carrot Growing Guide

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:34:48 +0700

oops wrong spot !!

J

Importing Seeds

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:06:40 +0700

I'm looking at importing some fruit and veg seeds from the US. A small quantity of about 20 packets all containing approx 25 seeds per pack. Has anyone imported seeds before with or without any problems.

Thanks

Thescot