Shrimp farmers in Krabi facing high production costs with low produce

THAILAND - Around 450 small shrimp farmers in Krabi had a meeting with Krabi Governor Sonti Techanad and a House Committee on Agriculture and Cooperatives in the effort to reach a way out for their long time high cost production and low production capacity.

Among the problems farmers facing are capital source and technical support while the nursery for aqua marine animals face high costs.

The group called for the House committee to present their problems to responsible agencies to promptly tackle the issues as well as seek overseas markets for their shrimp production continuously as well as purchase shrimps in different sizes.

There are currently 2,110 shrimp farms in Krabi covering a total area of 6,700 rai.

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Source: ThaisNews

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