Top Agriculture And Fishing Companies in Thailand

The agriculture and fishing industry has long been the backbone of the Thai economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and employing a large proportion of its workforce. This article explores the key statistics, factors contributing to growth, and challenges faced by the agriculture, forestry, and logging, as well as the aquaculture and fishing sectors in Thailand. It also discusses the key trends, including technological disruptions and the future outlook for these industries.

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SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP127

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CHIA TAI COMPANY LIMITED157 +66 2 491 8699

Chia Tai was founded in 1921. We are one of Asia’s leading agricultural companies with business covering the entire chain of the agricultural industry, starting from quality seeds, fertilizers, plant protection, to cultivation technology and delivery of safe and quality products.Chia Tai’s operating principles are firmly built upon sincerity, honesty and integrity. The company’s vision is to deliver innovative agriculture for a better and sustainable quality of life for people across the region.

ASIA PLANTATION CAPITAL113 +65 6222 3386

Established officially in 2008, although operating privately since 2002 the group now have plantations and agricultural projects on 4 continents with operational projects at various stages from start-up to fully operational plantations and farms.The Asia Plantation Capital Group is the owner and operator of a diverse range of commercial plantation and farming businesses globally. The group has provided sustainable forestry and agricultural land acquisition and development services to the global forestry and agricultural sector for more than 10 years.The group owns its own freehold and long-term leasehold plantations. Its wholly owned land portfolio is free from any bank debt, and has been purchased with the company’s own funds.

EAST-WEST SEED1,539 +66 2 831 7777

Founded in 1982 by Dutch seedsman Simon Groot, the 2019 World Food Prize Laureate, East-West Seed is one of the world’s leading vegetable seed companies in Asia and expanding rapidly in Africa and Latin America. The privately-owned company has played an important role in the development and improvement of tropical vegetable varieties that are adapted to tropical markets and growing conditions. Its mission is to provide innovative products and services that help to improve the livelihood of vegetable farmers. In addition, East-West Seed trains vegetable farmers in order to help maximize their yield and income through better knowledge on vegetable production and farming skills.In 2019 it ranked number 1 on the Access to Seeds Index for Global Seed Companies and number 1 for South and Southeast Asia Index. In 2020, it ranked #28 in Fortune’s Change the World list of companies that are doing well by doing good. East-West Seed has its headquarters in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The company employs about 5,000 people and has 17 R&D establishments in 7 countries. With exports to over 60 countries in tropical areas, East-West Seed serves nearly 20 million farmers around the world.

JAM JAM GROUP THAILAND0 +66 2 119 8440

Jam Jam Group เป็นกลุ่ม บริษัท ที่ให้ความสำคัญกับลูกค้าซึ่งเริ่มต้นการเดินทางในปี 1995 จากการผลิตถุงผ้าสำหรับ บริษัท เมล็ดพืชปัจจุบัน บริษัท ได้ขยายการผลิตเมล็ดพันธุ์ไปสู่การแปรรูปเมล็ดพันธุ์ห้องเย็นการรักษาเมล็ดพันธุ์ โลจิสติกในปี 2019.คำขวัญของเราคือการเป็นผู้ให้บริการชั้นนำจาก Agri Storageถึงบรรจุภัณฑ์ในอินเดียและประเทศอื่น ๆ.

JEDA AQUATICS1 +66 87 100 8833

Jeda Aquatics is a worldwide exporter of live tropical fishes and aquatic plants. We export a large variety of aquatic fishes and plants to importers from Asian, Middle Eastern, European Union regions as well as the USA, Canada, South America, and Africa. With best breeding, packaging, and shipping practices, we are able to provide healthy livestock that has proved less than 5% of dead-on-arrival. Along with the assurance of quality, we also provide premium before and after-sales support with the aim of developing a long-term relationship with all our customers.

KUALA LUMPUR KEPONG BERHAD1,753 +60 19-551 3500

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), started as a plantation company in 1906 and today, the development of oil palm and rubber remains the Group’s core business. In over 110 years of operations, the Group’s sound management and strategic acquisitions have resulted in over 300,000 hectares of planted area for both crops. Our land bank extends across Malaysia (Peninsula and Sabah), Indonesia (Belitung Island, Sumatra and Kalimantan) and Liberia.KLK ventured into resource-based manufacturing in the 1990s to optimise value across the supply chain by vertically integrating its upstream business with downstream capabilities in oleochemicals, derivatives and specialty chemicals. Today, the Group is a global oleochemical producer with complexes located strategically in Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe. Our products are used in diverse end-use application, including home and personal care, pharmaceuticals, food and nutrition, flavours and fragrances, lubricants and industrial chemicals.Property development became another key business as the Group capitalised on its strategic land bank location in Peninsular Malaysia. KLK made its first foray into property development in 1990 through the gated and guarded development of Sierramas, a joint venture with Tan & Tan Developments Bhd. The Group is presently focused on Bandar Seri Coalfields, a 1,001-acre township located in Sungai Buloh, Malaysia.

MULGOWIE FARMING COMPANY95 +61 7 5465 9222

Mulgowie Farming Company is a large Australian owned and operated horticultural business, specialising in the growing, packing, marketing and distribution of fresh vegetables for domestic and export markets. Over the past 75 years, Mulgowie Farming Company has grown far and wide, with vegetable farms across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Mulgowie farmers are passionate about tending to Healthy Soil, growing Healthy Plants and consistently providing high quality, nutritious fresh vegetables for Healthy People.

PARICH FERTILIZER10 +66 2 319 3374

PARICH manufactures, trades and supplies a variety of industrial cheemicals and agricultural products focusing on specialty and innovative fertilizers

SIME DARBY PLANTATION2,160 +60 3-7848 5011

Sime Darby Plantation is a founding member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil and the world’s largest producer of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), with a production of 2.097 million MT. We play an active role to ensure that our 241 estates and 70 palm oil mills in Malaysia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands are focused on delivering results through operational excellence. We take pride in our identity as a global provider of sustainable, tailor-made palm oil products created at our Sime Darby Oils refineries. As a leader in plantation sustainability, we are committed to upholding our commitment of No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE) to ensure a sustainable palm oil industry. Innovation at Sime Darby Plantation is at the heart of our business, providing us with vast opportunities to ensure we continue delivering an essential product to the world without comprising on sustainability. A highlight of our efforts is the award-winning GenomeSelect™ Planting Material that has enabled us to produce a 20% higher yield on the same amount of land. We are also present in the Renewables business, which is primarily focused on expanding the Group’s Biogas and Solar portfolios as part of our asset-light strategy to reduce carbon emissions.At Sime Darby Plantation, our people are our greatest asset. We believe that we have a responsibility to respect, support and uphold fundamental human rights. Our complex supply chains mean we confront a myriad of human rights challenges. We use these as opportunities to identify areas where collective action can create positive change for the industry. We welcome partnerships with like-minded organisations to pursue innovative approaches towards developing sustainable products and services in plantations and other related industries.

GOLCONDA ASIA COMPANY LIMITED4 +66 53 598 118

Striving to become a Thai enterprise leading the seed business industry in Asia, driven by innovation and sustainable good governance

YARA INTERNATIONAL13,156 +65 6309 5600

Supporting our vision of a world without hunger and a planet respected, we pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth, promoting climate-friendly crop nutrition and zero-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a nature-positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.To achieve our ambition, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the food value chain to improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production. Through our focus on clean ammonia production, we aim to enable the hydrogen economy, driving a green transition of shipping, fertilizer production and other energy intensive industries.Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. We operate an integrated business model with around 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries, with a proven track record of strong returns. In 2022, Yara reported revenues of USD 24.1 billion.

SYNGENTA33,669 +65 6333 6400

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta is part of Syngenta Group with 53,000 people in more than 100 countries and is working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy and partnering for impact. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Syngenta.

FRDC - FISHERIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION77 +65 6122 2100

The FRDC is widely recognised as the leading Australian agency concerned with planning, funding and managing fisheries research and development.The FRDC does not undertake research itself; rather it identifies research and development needs - and the means of addressing them - through a planning process and by contracting with research providers.Stakeholders in the FRDC are the fishing industry; the governments of the Commonwealth, the states and the territories; and the people of Australia.The FRDC acknowledge Australia’s Indigenous People who are the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respect to their Elders both past and present and extend that respect to all Indigenous People.

TRI MARINE GROUP96 +65 6261 0663

Tri Marine has been in the fish business since 1972, building a wealth of knowledge, relationships and experience. Our team of dedicated industry experts combined with strategically located sources of supply and offices worldwide provide customers with both diversified and optimized supply chain solutions. We do this with integrity and respect for the resources and our employees for long-term success.For inquiries about career opportunities, please email your CV to the following:For all positions: CorpHR@trimarinegroup.com

UPL11,408 +62 21 2520766

UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products & solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $5 billion. As one of the top 5 agriculture solutions companies worldwide, our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 13,600 registrations. With a presence in more than 130 countries and more than 10,000 colleagues globally, we reach more than 90% of the world’s food basket. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds, post-harvest, as well as physical and digital services, please visit upl-ltd.com.

CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE17,213 +65 1800 686 6200

Corteva Agriscience combines industry-leading innovations, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the worlds most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

PGG WRIGHTSON LTD974 +64 800 102 276

PGG Wrightson (PGW) is a market leading, full-service agricultural supplies and services business operating across the rural supply chain throughout New Zealand for more than 170 years. PGWs enduring relationships with the rural community, technical expertise, focus on innovation, along with its nationwide presence, place it in an enviable position of being one of the best-known and most respected agricultural brands in New Zealand. PGG Wrightson was formed in October 2005 through the merger of Pyne Gould Guinness and Wrightson. Both founding companies had long histories dating back to 1851 and 1861 and were themselves the result of many amalgamations through the years. The company is a New Zealand business listed on the NZ Stock Exchange (NZX:PGW). PGW is a market leader in many of the segments in which it operates including rural retail supplies, horticultural supplies, pasture improvements, livestock, animal health and nutrition, wool, water, real estate, insurance, as well as technical advice and support.

THAI HEMP WELLNESS10 +66 97 169 7934

Established in 2019 formally after the countrys legalization of industrial hemp, we are Thailands largest cannabinoid supplier certified by legal and world-class standards. We uphold ourselves to the highest quality - 100% organic soil approved by USDA, 100% indigenous local hemp strains and 100% support to local communities via contract farming. Our renowned portfolio of clients include Carabao Group Public Company Limited (Food & Beverage), Sappe Public Company Limited (Food & Beverage), Siam Gold Lab (Cosmetics) amongst many others. We work with the famous Chiangmai Ratchapat University to develop our extraction technology where our team formed by PhDs Graduates from MaeJo University (Thailands oldest institution for agriculture) and Medical Doctors from Prince Songkhla University (Thailands top university for medicine). Thai Hemp Wellnesss products are an accumulation of 22 years of research.Most importantly, our ultimate goal is sustainable development. By harvesting hemp that earns higher profits, we persuade farmers who would otherwise use slash-and-burn practices to grow corn in Northern Thailand. We adhere to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG 2030) - pioneering a new business model that reaps both profits and environmental sustainability. Drop us an email at contact@thaihempwellness.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/thaihempwellnessYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbOyT4__70MHhUAnSYOKGATW: https://twitter.com/THW_THIG: https://www.instagram.com/thaihempwellness/?hl=en

Top Agriculture And Fishing Companies in Thailand

Key Statistics from 2022

In 2022, the agriculture and fishing industry contributed approximately 7% to Thailand's GDP, with over 30% of the workforce employed in these sectors. The farming, forestry, and logging sector accounted for the majority of this contribution, while the aquaculture and fishing sector made up a smaller portion.

Factors Contributing to Growth and Success

Government initiatives:

The Thai government has actively supported the agriculture and fishing industries through various policies and programs, including promoting sustainable agriculture, investing in infrastructure, and providing financial assistance to farmers and fishers.

The Thai government has been actively supporting the agriculture and fishing industry through various initiatives aimed at driving innovation, sustainability, and productivity. Some noteworthy programs include the "Smart Farmer" initiative, which aims to empower farmers through digital technology, and the "New Agriculture" strategy, which promotes sustainable farming practices to enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact.

Additionally, the government has introduced various incentives and support measures for the aquaculture and fishing sector, such as promoting environmentally responsible fishing practices, supporting research and development in sustainable aquaculture, and facilitating market access for Thai products in international markets.

Market access:

Thailand's strategic geographical location has facilitated access to major international markets, boosting exports and driving growth in these industries.

Diversification and value addition:

The Thai agriculture and fishing industry has focused on diversifying its product offerings and adding value through processing, enabling it to cater to changing consumer preferences and global demand.

Industry Growth and Comparison to Previous Years

The farming, forestry, and logging sector has seen steady growth over the past decade, driven by increased production of key commodities like rice, rubber, and palm oil. In recent years, the sector has witnessed a shift towards sustainable practices and the adoption of technology to improve productivity.

The aquaculture and fishing sector has also experienced growth, with a focus on sustainable fishing practices and the expansion of aquaculture operations, particularly in shrimp and fish farming.

Despite global economic uncertainties and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand's agriculture and fishing industry has shown resilience and growth in recent years. In 2022, the industry's GDP contribution increased, while employment figures remained stable, reflecting the sector's significant role in the Thai economy.

The introduction of modern farming techniques, sustainable fishing practices, and innovative aquaculture technologies have contributed to this growth. Additionally, increased demand for Thai agricultural and fishery products in international markets has boosted exports and bolstered the industry's overall performance.

Key Trends and Technological Disruptions

Precision agriculture:

The adoption of precision agriculture techniques, such as satellite imagery, drones, and IoT devices, has enabled farmers to optimize resource use and improve crop yields.

Sustainable aquaculture:

Innovations in aquaculture technology, including recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) and biofloc technology, have allowed for more sustainable and efficient fish and shrimp farming.

Digitalization and automation:

The integration of digital technologies, including blockchain and AI, has streamlined supply chain management, while automation has enhanced productivity in various aspects of the agriculture and fishing industry.

Challenges

Climate change:

Climate change poses a significant threat to the agriculture and fishing industry in Thailand, with rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and increasing instances of extreme weather events impacting crop yields and fish stocks.

Aging workforce:

An aging workforce and the migration of younger generations to urban areas have led to labor shortages in the agriculture and fishing sectors, hindering growth.

Environmental concerns:

The environmental impact of farming, forestry, logging, and fishing activities, such as deforestation, soil degradation, and overfishing, is a pressing concern that requires urgent attention.

Future Outlook

The agriculture and fishing industry in Thailand is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by technological advancements, increased market access, and the adoption of sustainable practices. To ensure the industry's long-term success and resilience, stakeholders must address challenges, including climate change and labor shortages, by investing in research and development, implementing effective policies, and promoting workforce development and training.

Conclusion

Thailand's agriculture and fishing industry is poised for growth and success, despite the challenges it faces. By embracing technological innovations and focusing on sustainability, the industry can continue to contribute to the country's economic development and food security. The continued commitment of the Thai government, industry stakeholders, and local communities will be essential in addressing the pressing issues of climate change, labor shortages, and environmental concerns. Through collaboration and adaptation, the agriculture and fishing industry in Thailand can secure a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 29 May 2023