Thailand Updates Agricultural Database to Meet EUDR Standards
The Department of Agricultural Extension is urging farmers of palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and soybeans to update their registration and digital mapping to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The Thai Department of Agricultural Extension has initiated an urgent effort to upgrade its agricultural database to align with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This regulation requires strict traceability for products entering the EU market to ensure they are not linked to deforestation. Consequently, the department is calling on farmers involved in the production of palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and soybeans to update their registration details and create digital plot maps, known as Geoplots, to verify their production sources.
According to Prachachat Business, the initiative aims to facilitate the verification and traceability of agricultural goods. As of the latest report, the department has successfully processed 448,679 plots, covering approximately 3.33 million rai of land.
For residents and those involved in the agricultural sector, this move is significant as it directly impacts the ability to export these key commodities to European markets. Ensuring compliance is essential for maintaining trade relations and market access. While the current progress covers a substantial number of plots, it remains to be confirmed how quickly the remaining agricultural areas can be digitized and whether all smallholder farmers will be able to meet the technical requirements for Geoplot submission before the EUDR enforcement deadlines.
