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Ekasingh, Benchaphun; Gypmantasiri, Phrek; Thong-Ngam, Kuson; Grudloyma, Pichet. |
This is one of a series of seven in-depth country studies on maize production systems in Asia, funded by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). It is part of a project designed to promote sustainable intensification of maize production systems while ensuring equitable income growth and improved food security, especially for poor households that depend on maize. Maize is one of five major crops grown in the uplands of Thailand, along with rice, cassava, sugar cane, and rubber trees. Government-promoted crop diversification, increased population growth, improved transportation networks, inter national trade, expansion of upland farming areas, and increased demand for... |
Tipo: Report |
Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies. |
Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/7649 |
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