big capacity maize oil extraction plant in thailand

   
big capacity maize oil extraction plant in thailand
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • big capacity maize oil extraction plant in thailand
How much maize is produced in Thailand?

Rainfed uplands areas in early and late rainy seasons produce around 72 and 23% of total maize production, respectively. However, rice-based irrigated areas during the dry season produce only 5% of total maize production in Thailand (FAEC 2017 ).

How much CO2 does maize produce in Thailand?

Therefore, total GHG emissions of maize production in Thailand in early rainy, late rainy, and dry seasons are estimated to be 1.624, 0.425, and 0.165 million ton CO 2 -eq/year, respectively. Overall, total emissions from maize production in Thailand were 2.214 million tons CO 2 -eq/year.

How much maize is produced in Chiang Mai?

According to the OAE 2, maize production in Chiang Mai in 2015 was about 603,344 tonnes; the maize residues (cobs, leaves, and stalks) were about 1,254,955 tonnes; and the maize production in Mae Chaem district was about 338,600 tonnes. The average yield per hectare was 4,400?kg while the maize residues were about 704,288 tonnes.

Should maize farming be expanded in a lowland area in Thailand?

Also, one of the policies of maize production in Thailand is preventing the expansion of maize farming in upland forest areas. Therefore, expanding maize farming should be considered in lowland areas and crop rotation should be practiced to help reduce GHG emissions from agricultural activities.