Thailand Launches 'Near Harvest' AI System to Predict Crop Markets Before Planting
Matichon - Economy
Key summary
The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy (OTPS) in Thailand has introduced a new artificial intelligence system called 'Near Harvest' designed to shift agricultural planning from a reactive 'plant then find market' approach to a proactive 'know the market before planting' strategy. Launched on September 30, 2025, the system integrates Big Data from four ministries—Commerce, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Digital Economy—to analyze satellite imagery, weather data, and historical prices for rice (paddy season) to forecast yield volumes and timing. The goal is to enable cooperatives and buyers to negotiate forward contracts before harvest seasons begin, thereby stabilizing prices and ensuring farmers can convert data into income.
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