Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol. 31 i National Durian

Unity and Unified harvesting standards Unveiling the Path of Thailand’s Durian Export Dominance

Thai durians have been exported to China for a long time largely due to its top-down cooperation from various parties such as farmers, fruit harvesters, government policies, market key players and so on. Without any one of these links, Thailand would not have its current dominant position in durian exports to China today. As such, let’s take a look at the vital role of Thai fruit harvesters in this process. Chayin Tongthawanich is a durian harvester and exporter in Betong, Thailand. He owns three companies that work together for the production and export of durians. Undeniably, only those who have experienced it firsthand know that for durian to succeed in the export industry, it must be taken care of from upstream, providing the best care for farmers. All three of…

11 min

National Durian|Vol. 31

Malaysia’s First National Durian Cooperative Established From farmland to market Integrated planting and sales

Established in 2024, Koperasi Pengusaha dan Pengeksport Durian Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia’s first durian cooperative covering the entire nation, has actively engaged in various aspects of the durian industry chain, bringing good news to durian farmers across Malaysia. Whether they are the numerous small-scale farmers known as frontline cultivators or large export-oriented enterprises, everyone is closely connected and working together with the cooperative, taking firm steps forward. The establishment of a cooperative differs significantly from that of ordinary trade unions. Consequently, the process of applying to the Malaysian government to establish a cooperative is indescribably complex. However, despite facing numerous challenges, Koperasi Pengusaha dan Pengeksport Durian Malaysia Berhad forged ahead. “Today, Koperasi Pengusaha dan Pengeksport Durian Malaysia Berhad can provide the best income security for frontline farmers, so the government is…

5 min

National Durian|Vol. 31

INSPIRED FROM THE THAIS Alteration of Orchard with Young Trees in Pahang

KC Teoh, a young farmer from Pahang, is actively emulating Thai methods of durian cultivation. He has established a well-organized orchard in Kampung Lebu, Pahang where he plans to adopt the Thai practice of dwarfing durian trees so that daily farm operations would be more convenient. KC Teoh’s orchard covers an area of 30 acres. When this interview was carried out, some durian trees have started to bear fruits. However, the area cover by these fruiting trees were approximately 7 acres. This is because the other sections still had young trees, with some even being seedlings. The fruit-bearing areas consist of all old trees which are more than 10 years old, with various varieties such as Tekka, Musang King, Ochee, D24, etc. The D24 is the oldest variety in the…

7 min

National Durian|Vol. 31

The Lessons from the Eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia THE IMPACT OF SULFUR DIOXIDE ON CROPS

SULFUR DIOXIDE is a gaseous air pollutant composed of sulfur and oxygen. It can be naturally released through volcanic activity. On April 30th, the Mount Ruang volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, experienced a massive eruption, with ash columns reaching up to 19,000 meters, resulting in the evacuation of over 6,000 people. This was the second major eruption in April. Volcanic eruptions release harmful particles, including volcanic gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ash, into the atmosphere. This can lead to acid rain and air pollution, affecting soil, water sources, and crops. So, what is sulfur dioxide, and how does it affect our crops? Here are some countermeasures for your reference. Sulfur dioxide is a gaseous air pollutant composed of sulfur and oxygen. It can be naturally released through volcanic…

4 min