Cambodia is preparing to export 500,000 tonnes of dried cassava directly to China, aiming to open new markets for farmers. Minister Dith Tina supports this initiative and encourages Chinese investment in other agricultural sectors.
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On March 11, 2023, Phnom Penh hosted a signing ceremony involving Ministry of Agriculture officials and Chai Muchi from Global Ecological Rice (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. Makara focused on export strategy, while Muchi highlighted prior research collaborations and Chinese approval for Cambodian product exports.
Cambodia saw robust cassava export growth in Q1 2023, primarily to Thailand. With a 28.50% increase reported by the Ministry of Commerce, valued at $285.052 million, the sector, buoyed by partnerships like CSVUAC's venture with Global Ecological Rice (Cambodia) Co Ltd, promises continued expansion and significant GDP contribution.
China's cassava chip imports dropped 21% in 2023, impacting regional industries like sugar and ethanol due to high prices. With domestic production stagnant, China heavily relies on imports, mostly from Thailand.
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Chinese agronomists plan to enhance cassava cultivation in Africa, introducing new varieties and farming techniques to boost yields. The initiative aims to improve food security and alleviate poverty by empowering small farmers.
Lao PDR aims for 2.5% agricultural growth by 2025, prioritizing cassava for export, particularly to China. Strategies include enhancing cassava production and processing, with a potential $100 million investment offering significant returns.
In January 2024, Laos faces a trade deficit exceeding $188 million, with cassava leading exports. China remains the top destination for Laotian exports, worth $198 million, amidst economic challenges like soaring inflation rates. Total imports and exports in January 2024 amount to around $1.3 billion.
Laos saw cassava become its top agricultural export, earning over $408 million in the first months of 2023. Key markets include China, Vietnam, and Italy. Despite challenges, Laos aims to hit $2 billion in agricultural exports, with cassava leading alongside coffee and bananas.
In 2023, Myanmar's cassava market saw a recovery despite declining consumption. Production surged, led by exports, but faced fluctuations in yield. Despite modern techniques, weather may affect future yields. Thailand and China were key export destinations, with Thailand showing the highest export value growth.
Myanmar struggles with low tapioca exports, emphasizing the need for market promotion, particularly in China. Despite challenges, its strategic location and tapioca's versatility present opportunities for significant foreign income, especially with China and India's demand for tapioca starch.
Cassava, introduced to Myanmar in the mid-19th century, has evolved from a traditional food crop to a significant economic commodity in the country. Widely cultivated across various regions, cassava serves multiple purposes, including starch production, snack food, flavoring, and animal feed processing.
Vietnam remains the world's second-largest cassava exporter, with over 120 processing facilities handling 11.3 million tons annually. Despite a notable surge in August 2023 exports, valued at $103.26 million, challenges such as declining supply due to mosaic disease may hinder future growth.
Vietnam's cassava industry grapples with supply shortages from factory closures and the cassava mosaic virus, leading to production disruptions and falling inventories. Tay Ninh province, a key cassava hub, faces crop damage from the virus and pests amid unfavorable weather.
Vietnam, a major cassava exporter with 120 processing facilities, saw a notable surge in exports, reaching 221,270 tons valued at $103.26 million in August 2023. Despite challenges like declining supply due to mosaic disease, Japan emerges as a key market alongside China, which remains the primary destination.
BIOTEC-NSTDA introduces innovative diagnostic tests for Sri Lankan cassava mosaic virus (SLCMV), addressing the threat of Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) in Thailand's cassava industry. These tests, including ELISA and ICG strip tests, enable early detection, supporting effective disease management and safeguarding the nation's agricultural economy.
Ingredion pioneers CMD-resistant cassava varieties in Thailand, safeguarding farmers' incomes and bolstering the cassava industry against disease threats. Developed in collaboration with the Thai Tapioca Development Institute, these high-yield varieties promise sustainability and profitability for local agriculture.
Thai Wah, a leader in Southeast Asia's agriculture and food sectors, joins the SAI Platform community to drive sustainable practices. With operations across six countries and a diverse product portfolio, they aim to impact over 1 million farmers by 2028. Recent recognition for sustainability efforts underscores their dedication to responsible sourcing and farmer livelihoods.
Thailand's cassava exports to decrease to 9 million tonnes due to drought, down from 11 million tonnes last year. Despite demand, premature harvesting cautioned to maintain quality. Exports down 21% in volume and 19% in value in the first five months of 2023, with plans to import 2.4 million tonnes of cassava chips to compensate.
Current Activities
The 14th Thailand-Cambodia Technical Cooperation Meeting in 2017 acknowledged progress in preparing a cooperation work plan. Due to COVID-19, the collaboration, originally until 2019, extended to 2021, focusing on public health, education, and agriculture.
Cambodia's new cassava policy, launched by key ministries and UNDP, aims to boost production and exports until 2025. It's vital for job security, as cassava is a significant cash crop and resilient to climate change.
The workshop reviews Cambodia's cassava policy, addressing challenges and opportunities in its value chain. It discusses historical context, policy frameworks, stakeholders, constraints like limited credit access and infrastructure, climate change impacts, and strategies for resilience. It offers insights and recommendations for fostering cassava industry growth and development.
The operationalization of the China-Cambodia pilot initiative on South-South cooperation, under a Memorandum of Understanding between China and UNDP, has commenced. This initiative, witnessed by UNDP Administrator Helen Clark and PRC Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, involves training Cambodian officials in cassava cultivation in China, aiming to diversify Cambodia's export base.
Cambodia's cassava sector, recognized as a national priority, lacks sustainable practices despite its growth. A project aims to enhance smallholder farmers' prosperity by improving productivity and market access, reinforcing supply chains, and building institutional capacity. It targets inclusive value chain development and policy support for sector sustainability.
The annual evaluation meeting of CCARS was successfully held in Haikou from December 10 to 13, 2018. Key figures like Division Chief Lei Shi, Vice Director Jianghui Xie, and Principle Scientist Kaimian Li attended, discussing achievements and future plans.
General Consultant Lv Feijie, Principle Investigator Li Kaimian, and President Sheng Jun. Over 100 members discussed key tasks and planned special projects, enhancing collaboration. Prof. Zhang Peng and team members also attended.
Professor Peng Zhang presented at the 12th Starch Value Chain Asian Summit, discussing genome editing's role in cassava starch improvement. The event, supported by USDA, Winrock International, Thai Wah PLC, and Larsson, facilitated industry collaboration and explored sustainable growth in the starch value chain. Visits to local cassava facilities enhanced knowledge exchange.
On July 25th, a training course in Nantong marked the start of the Symposium on High-quality Development of Chinese Cassava Agro-technology Research System, focusing on technology needs like measuring cyanoglycosides, heavy metals, polysaccharides, starch, secondary metabolites, and data mining. The event, hosted by CCARS and organized with Zhejiang University, CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, and Jiangsu Sanhuang Biotechnology Co., Ltd., included an equipment demonstration, a youth innovation forum, and expert discussions on cassava research.
On April 1st, the "Beading Chain and Technology Integration: High-quality Development Summit Forum of Cassava Industry Chain" gathered 150 experts from 35 universities and institutes, alongside 15 enterprise representatives. Later, 100 members convened for the 2023 Cassava Agro-technology Research System kick-off meeting, including Prof. Zhang Peng and Ass. Prof. Ma Qiuxiang, discussing annual plans and observing mechanized cassava planting.
The Chinese Cassava Agro-industrial Research System (CCARS) held its annual evaluation meeting in Chengmai from January 10 to 13, 2022, with 78 attendees nationwide. Key figures from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences delivered speeches, outlining achievements and future plans. Prof. Peng Zhang and Dr. Qiuxiang Ma from CEMPS attended.
The annual evaluation meeting of the Chinese Cassava Agro-industrial Research System (CCARS) convened in Danzhou, Haian Island, from December 20 to 23, 2022, with 120 attendees nationwide. Leaders from relevant institutions delivered speeches, highlighting achievements, discussing future plans, while a concurrent symposium emphasized technological innovation's role in cassava industrialization.
Prof. Kaimian Li from CCARS, with CATAS delegates, visited SCCB on Nov 24, 2019. Prof. Peng Zhang presented CEMPS achievements. Prof. Li emphasized research direction alignment with "small crops, big industries." They agreed to merge SCCB's tech with CATAS's resources, enhancing future collaboration. Financial experts positively evaluated CCARS fund management.
The Seminar on Cassava Value Chain Development aims to share experiences and best practices, facilitate exchange among developing countries, and strengthen international cooperation. It focuses on technology sharing, reducing post-harvest losses, processing, nutrition, and fostering partnerships to support cassava value chain development globally.
Chinese agronomists are boosting the cultivation of higher-quality cassava in Africa, addressing the continent's food security challenges. Advanced processing techniques from China, showcased in the Republic of the Congo, improve efficiency, aiding local farmers. China's collaboration with Africa extends to training, technology transfer, and investment, enhancing agricultural productivity and trade between the regions.
CATAS offers comprehensive cassava training courses covering cultivation techniques, food processing, alcohol, and starch production. Participants gain insights into planting, cooking, preservation, and waste utilization. The program equips individuals and businesses in developing countries to enhance cassava production quality and access new markets.
IE expo China 2024 stands as a vital hub for the environmental technology sector, driving innovation and collaboration. With each edition setting new records, it remains a crucial platform for industry advancement. Looking ahead to 2024, the expo promises unparalleled opportunities for networking and business growth. Don't miss out on this pivotal event shaping the future of environmental sustainability.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the FAO organized the National Investment Forum for Sustainable Agriculture in Vientiane. Deputy Minister Vongmany emphasized sustainable agricultural development, while FAO Representative Nasar Hayat urged private sector involvement.
Launched on April 12, 2021, in Laos by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT's Cassava Program, the new facility aims to enhance cassava research and development, addressing productivity, resilience, and value chain challenges to contribute to regional food security and rural development.
The Alliance Cassava Program in Laos develops innovative solutions to enhance farm productivity and sustainability for smallholders. Through Future Stems, it distributes disease-resistant planting materials across Laos and neighboring countries, while its molecular laboratory conducts vital research on infectious cassava pathogens.
The methods to optimize cassava cultivation, aiming to improve yield, quality, and environmental sustainability. Strategies include breeding for disease resistance, optimizing planting density, and adopting sustainable practices to ensure food security and support livelihoods.
The National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute of Laos hosts "CMT’s 12th Starch Value Chain ASIA" on Feb 27-29, 2024. It focuses on Southeast Asia's agri-food sector, emphasizing economic growth, sustainability, food security, innovation, and investment opportunities.
Cassava is vital in Laos for food security and income, especially in rural areas. Challenges like low productivity and market access hinder economic growth. The ACIAR program focuses on improving the cassava value chain through research, training, and partnerships, aiming to boost yields, market connections, and gender equality, ultimately enhancing rural livelihoods.
In Laos, cassava, a crucial cash crop, confronts serious threats from diseases, imperiling its lucrative industry. The Future Stems Centre, aided by ACIAR, initiated in 2021, targets disease-free cassava production. Led by Dr. Jonathan Newby, the project employs advanced techniques, yielding high stem cuttings per plant annually. Collaboration across borders facilitates knowledge exchange, fortifying Laos' position in resilient agriculture. ACIAR's backing empowers local researchers, bolstering their capacity to combat challenges, as emphasized by Dr. Chanthakhone Boualaphanh of NAFRI.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Veara Loha conducted the opening ceremony for Phase 2 of the Train-the-Trainer Program in Laos on July 20, 2023. The program aims to enhance participants' knowledge in cassava ethanol production. The training included lectures on ethanol industry and fermentation processes.
On June 6, 2023, Phase II of the "Train-the-Trainer Program" began with an opening ceremony at NAFRI. Dr. Chay Bounphanouxay and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanda Vongsombath delivered opening remarks. Led by Dr. Warinthorn Songkasiri, the event spans from June 6th to 9th, aiming to enhance cassava cultivation skills for 23 participants from Laos.
The AGRICOLEGES offers an 8-week course on Cassava Production, developed by Agronomist Joy Adiele. Participants gain insights into planting, management, and harvesting. Ideal for farmers and new students, it covers seed production, nutrition, and post-harvest handling, preparing graduates for various roles in the cassava industry.
On January 20, 2015 event in Yangon focuses on Myanmar's potential as a cassava center, featuring discussions on industry investments and trends. Key speakers include Dr. Nyi Nyi of Yuzana Co Ltd and Kyaw Thura of Cassava Starch Association Kyonpyaw. Additionally, Simon Bentley will explore cassava starch as a sugar replacement.
The Burma office thanks Luis Manrique, an F2F volunteer from Hawaii, for training twenty participants in Kyonpyaw on advanced cassava farming techniques. Luis hopes farmers will adopt alternative planting methods and practices like mulching and intercropping to increase yields and improve soil quality, noting the community's resourcefulness and generosity.
The Vietnam Cassava Association, with Tay Ninh Province, hosted the International Conference on Sustainable Cassava Development on January 15, 2015, attended by 300 delegates. Cassava ranks fourth in agricultural exports. Tay Ninh leads in productivity, with 72 processing factories, and emphasized sustainable development strategies.
Representatives from various government departments, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Home Affairs, attended the conference alongside representatives from international organizations and local authorities. The event aimed to assess cassava production over the past years, elect a new executive committee, and recognize outstanding contributors.
The ACIAR Cassava Value Chain and Livelihood Program held a meeting in Son La province, Vietnam, On 25th June 2020, focusing on improving the local cassava value chain. Stakeholders from various sectors discussed challenges and solutions for sustainable production, processing, and market development. They emphasized productivity, quality, and collaboration for inclusive growth and environmental sustainability, aiming to enhance rural livelihoods and economic development in the region.
The ACIAR Cassava Value Chain and Livelihood Program convened a stakeholder meeting in Dak Lak, July 2020, focusing on Vietnam's Central Highlands cassava value chain. Discussions among stakeholders, including government, research, NGOs, and private sectors, addressed challenges and opportunities in sustainable production, processing, and market development, aiming for collaboration, innovation, and policy support to foster a resilient and inclusive cassava value chain.
The training guide equips individuals with tools and knowledge to conduct household surveys for assessing cassava value chains. It covers survey planning, questionnaire design, data collection, and analysis, emphasizing context-specific approaches and data reliability. Practical exercises facilitate learning, aiming to empower participants for informed decision-making and sustainable development.
The cassava value chains analysis training employs a multi-stakeholder approach to assess and improve cassava value chains. It involves mapping the value chain, conducting workshops, and developing action plans. Stakeholder engagement is crucial, using qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection. The methodology aims to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusiveness in cassava value chains.
On April 24, 2016, FOCOCEV Highlands JSC initiated a groundbreaking ceremony for a cassava processing plant in rural Dak Abandonment 11 Kon Ray district. Approved by the Highland Kon Tum province People’s Committee, the plant spans 34.8 hectares and has a design capacity of 40,000 tons per year.
On April 8th, 2022, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee held a conference on "The current situation and orientation for sustainable cassava development in Vietnam"
Dr. Warinthorn Songkasiri led the opening ceremony for Phase II of the Train-the-Trainer Program in Vietnam on July 3, 2023. The program aims to enhance participants' knowledge in cassava ethanol production. The first day included presentations on project objectives and ethanol production methods, followed by practical training sessions.
The 14th Thailand-Cambodia Technical Cooperation Meeting in Chiang Mai on Feb. 23-24, 2017 acknowledged progress in the development work plan. Extended to 2021 due to COVID-19, focusing on public health, education, and agriculture, particularly enhancing productivity and cooperative systems, and improving fisheries and aquaculture.
On March 18, 2021, the Cassava Development Institute shared knowledge on clean cassava cutting varieties at Muak Lek District's Learning Center.
The Cassava Development Institute of Thailand, led by Professor Dr. Charoensak Rojanaritpichet and Mr. Boonmee Wattanaruangrong, introduced Thailand's first leaf spot disease-resistant cassava variety, with plans for further propagation in 2023.
The association met with representatives from three cassava associations to discuss private sector views on the draft Cassava and Cassava Products Act, covering Thai cassava import-export rules. The meeting occurred on September 14, 2015, at the Thai Tapioca Starch Association.
On December 15, 2023, the Cassava Development Institute of Thailand Foundation convened to review advancements in the Waxy cassava sector, discussing challenges and expansion plans. They pledged to create disease-resistant varieties and improve propagation methods to address seedling shortages.
Ms. Ampai Jaruwatkul, Vice President, and Mr. Atthaphon Lertwanichdilok, Association Manager, represented the association at the "KORAT TAPIOCA FAIR 2016“ opening ceremony on January 7, 2016. at Suraphat Building 2, Suranaree University of Technology.
Association representatives, including the President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary-General, and Manager, met with the Department of Foreign Trade on September 15, 2015, discussing import-export measures with the Thai Tapioca Starch Association and guidelines for cassava products.
Association Vice Presidents and Manager attended a meeting organized by the Ministry of Commerce to evaluate cassava production and marketing, including 2015/16 market management guidelines, on October 9, 2015.
The Association's Agricultural Machinery Development Subcommittee observed a demonstration of a semi-automatic cassava digging prototype by B.T.O. Auto Parts Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and the National Innovation Agency. This occurred on February 3, 2016 in Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province.
Mr. Boonmee Wattanaruangrong, Secretary-General, welcomed Mr. Richard Maru, Papua New Guinea's Minister of Trade and Industry, sharing Thai cassava industry insights to support Papua New Guinea's cassava industry development at the Thai Tapioca Starch Association on January 26, 2016.
Ms. Ampai Jaruwatkul, Vice President, Mr. Thamrongdet Inthanivet, Advisor, and Mr. Atthaphon Lertwanichdilok, Association Manager, discussed cassava market expansion strategies. Meeting: June 6, 2016 at Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce.
The Cassava Association requested a meeting to report the cassava leaf spot virus outbreak to the NBMC Chairman and the Agriculture Minister. They aim to discuss prevention measures. The letter was also sent to the Cassava Development Institute's Managing Director.
Mr. Ma Jianjian, Admin Supervisor at COFCO Biochemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd., along with association members, including Mr. Zhu Yongsheng, Executive Director of CSIA, and Ms. Yufei Wang, Director of DCE, met with the association. They discussed Chinese corn starch production and trade, while seeking information on the Thai cassava industry.
The association organized a trip to Cambodia and Vietnam to study cassava production, exploring cultivation areas, and monitoring cassava starch trade. Sixteen people traveled together from June 20th to 23rd, 2018.
On August 30, 2023, the Cassava Development Institute of Thailand Foundation organized a Field Day event to showcase disease-resistant cassava varieties and discuss strategies to combat cassava leaf spot disease. Stakeholders, including government agencies, researchers, and farmers, participated, aiming to promote commercial planting of these varieties.
On July 20, 2023, the Cassava Development Institute of Thailand Foundation organized a meeting with industry stakeholders, including executives and farmers, to address the shortage of Waxy plants. Led by key figures, the meeting aimed to discuss the foundation's mission and plans for sustainable plant propagation.
The Cassava Development Institute warmly received teachers and students from Khompisit Wittaya School for a field trip. The team is eager to share knowledge and ensure an enjoyable experience.
The Cassava Development Institute welcomes farmers from Nong Nam Sai Subdistrict, Sa Kaeo Province, to exchange cassava cultivation knowledge.
The Cassava Development Institute joined a booth to promote resilient cassava varieties and clean cuttings, aiding the campaign against cassava leaf spot disease. Organized by the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Agricultural Office on September 6-7, 2022, in two districts, the event also saw the institute offering parasitic hornets to farmers to control pink mealybugs in cassava.
The Cassava Development Institute of Thailand Foundation organized an activity to distribute 100 Huai Bong potato plant stems to all farmers who registered to receive cassava.
On October 9, 2021, the Tapioca Development Institute Foundation of Thailand welcomed several companies to discuss guidelines for procuring and developing WAXY seedlings for planting in 2021-2022.
The Cassava Development Institute welcomed students from Dan Khun Thot School for a study tour. They learned about cassava varieties, diseases, pest control with parasitic wasps, and soil preparation.
On March 17, 2021, Governor Wichian Chandranotai oversaw the donation of Kubota trucks to cassava enterprises and visited a booth at the Cassava Development Institute, focusing on cassava varieties and mealybug prevention.
The Cassava Survey Team assessed production and trade from August 20th to 25th, 2015. They presented findings at a meeting, with Mr. Preecha Temprom, President of the association, as an honorary guest. The meeting was held on August 25, 2015, at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G, Chonburi Province.
On Wednesday June 3, 2015, the subcommittee, along with representatives from the Department of Agriculture, the National Innovation Agency, and B.T. Auto Parts Company, met to explore collaboration on cassava machinery development at B.T. Auto Parts Company in Chonburi Province.
The meeting on May 8, 2015, discussed research methods for cassava machinery. Representatives from various agencies proposed strategies for advancing machinery development.
The Association convened its 2014/2015 Annual General Meeting, No. 39/2014, on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, during which the Association's Executive Committee No. 26 (April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2017) was elected, comprising 19 members.
Articles
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