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How Agriculture is the Best Investment for Creating Generational Wealth

When most people think about agriculture, their minds often drift to vast fields of crops like wheat, corn, or vegetables. However, there’s another form of agriculture that offers even greater potential for long-term income: perennial crops. Perennial crops are plants that live for more than two years and continue to produce yield season after season without the need for replanting. Unlike annual crops, which must be sown and harvested each year, perennials, such as fruit trees, provide investors with a reliable and consistent source of income over many years. This unique characteristic makes perennial crops a particularly attractive option for those [...]

Plantations International Receives Global GAP Certification

Plantations International is proud to announce that its mango plantations in Thailand have achieved the prestigious Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification. This significant milestone underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, food safety, and the highest agricultural standards. Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) Ensuring Excellence in Agricultural Practices Global GAP certification is recognized globally as a benchmark for agricultural excellence, ensuring that products are safe, sustainable, and of the highest quality. Achieving this certification involves rigorous assessments and adherence to stringent criteria covering various aspects of farming operations, including soil management, pest control, worker health and safety, and environmental impact. [...]

Plantations International Carbon Neutral Agriculture

Plantations International outlines its roadmap in achieving Carbon Neutral Agriculture (CNA) on its mango plantations across Thailand. This accomplishment is a testament to the company's commitment to sustainable and regenerative agriculture. With close to 100,000 mango trees planted across its various plantations, Plantations International has not only created a thriving agricultural enterprise by being one of the largest mango producers in Thailand, but also established a powerful carbon sink that contributes significantly to its ultimate net zero emissions goal. The Role of Mango Trees in Carbon Sequestration Plantations International's mango plantations act as significant carbon sinks and play a pivotal role [...]

Mango Prices in the U.S. Hit Unprecedented Levels

The U.S. relies on mango imports primarily from South America during the winter months. Mango production in Peru and Ecuador has been significantly impacted by the El Niño phenomenon, which led to elevated temperatures during the critical flowering stage and thereby exerted a detrimental effect on overall yields. A compounding factor exacerbating the challenges faced by the Peruvian mango industry is the decline in production within the Áncash region which has caused significant economic losses within the sector, as reported by the Service for Comprehensive Rural Development (Sedir). Furthermore, the escalation in cultivation input costs, soaring by 200%, has added an [...]

Plantations International Receives PEFC Certification

Plantations International Thailand is very proud to announce that its mango plantation in Thailand has received the prestigious PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) certification. This landmark achievement marks the first time a mango plantation in Asia has been recognized for its commitment to sustainable forest management practices. The PEFC certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainable forest management, ensuring that forests are managed in line with challenging environmental, social, and economic requirements. This certification reflects Plantations International Thailand's commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability. By adhering to the stringent standards set by PEFC, Plantations [...]

War in Ukraine Pushes Food Prices to Record High: FAO

The surge in food prices accelerated after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February. Russia and Ukraine are major exporters of wheat and corn. Global food prices have hit record levels in the wake of the Ukraine war, the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization shows, raising concerns over food security and the conflict's impact on vulnerable populations across the world. The U.N.'s food price index rose to 159.3 in March, up 17.9 points, or 13%, from February and jumped 34% from a year ago. The index measures the monthly change in international prices for a basket of [...]

Plantations International Joins United Nations Global Compact

The Plantations International Group of Companies is very pleased to announce that is been accepted into the prestigious United Nations Global Compact. Plantations International pledges to support the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. With this communication, we express our intent to implement those principles. We are committed to making the UN Global Compact and its principles part of the strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations of our group, and to engaging in collaborative projects which advance the broader development goals of the United Nations, particularly the Sustainable Development Goals. Plantations International has [...]

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