rooster59 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Fears expressed over spread of rubber leaf drop disease By THE NATION Pichet Prommul The chief executive of the International Rubber Consortium (IRCO) Pichet Prommul on Friday expressed concern at the spread of rubber leaf drop disease in Thailand. The disease, which is caused by the water mould Phytophthora, has destroyed 2 million rai of plantations in Indonesia, affecting 5.4 tonnes of crops, “The disease is hard to handle as it is spread by the wind,” he explained. “In terms of the infected rubber in Narathiwas, we still need to survey the damage,” he said. “According to Indonesia, productivity per rubber plantation this year decreased by as much as 15 per cent. However, if Phytophthora again destroys crops next year, productivity could drop by 30 per cent to 50 per cent.” Pichet is also concerned that the density of rubber trees in Thailand’s southern plantations will help the disease spread easily. Studies and surveys conducted to identify species that are resistant to the disease have shown no results. “I acknowledge the difficulties in managing this problem, which will affect rubber farmers in a wide area,” he said. “I’m afraid our future productivity could fall beyond that of Indonesia.” Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30377558 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-10-20 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Will this mean faulty condoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 It might be a good time to invest in rubber stocks (retail level). Prices are sure to rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Fears expressed over spread of rubber leaf drop disease Hands up all rubber farmers who need an extra subsidy on top of the one they already get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjo o tjim Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 This is going to get messy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Al Pacino with a nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 26 minutes ago, neeray said: It might be a good time to invest in rubber stocks (retail level). Prices are sure to rise. With the local price guaranteed, what could go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Al Pacino with a nose Say hello to my little friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Wicket Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, PatOngo said: Say hello to my little friend! More like little fiend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 time to start to grow mary Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 3 hours ago, neeray said: It might be a good time to invest in rubber stocks (retail level). Prices are sure to rise. Go short ? Hmm,not sure if i would want to short this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonltr Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 It could open up a new opportunity for Farang "double" pricing by selling condoms by the centimeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALSinCM Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 6 hours ago, PatOngo said: Will this mean faulty condoms? Not a problem for those suffering from penis-shaft drop disease. They don't have enough 'wood' put one on to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 There was only one illness left ... It may be artificially traced up the price of the seve d'Hevea, which has fallen very low because of many factors, the most important of which is the historical rise, and certainly the desire of some, of the baht against other currencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Buying rubber bands as an investment has never entered my mind, and doubt it will ever, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Don't worry about the leafs falling, they will bounce back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 7:07 AM, rooster59 said: Fears expressed over spread of rubber leaf drop disease Might be the best thing to happen for rubber farmers. Create a global under supply that might let supply match global demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 7:07 AM, rooster59 said: Fears expressed over spread of rubber leaf drop disease No need to panic, all your trees are dead, no rubber to sell, don't worry the government will bail you out sit at home doing nothing all day for the same money. Hub of bailouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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