CropGPT Sugar - Thailand Weather - March 4th

CropGPT - Sugar

Welcome to the March 04 2024 weather report for Thailand's sugar fields. As always in our weather reports we refer to a “risk-impact” score. The risk is the threat to the crop, and the impact is how much crop could be damaged. This score is calculated by mapping the weather to the fields of sugar. Please visit the CropGPT website for far more detailed reporting and analysis.

In an analysis of current weather patterns and their implications on sugarcane cultivation across key regions, we observe a diverse range of impacts that are essential for traders to consider.

Focusing on Nakhon Ratchasima, the most vulnerable region under scrutiny, there has been a noticeable spike in temperature to an average of 29.51 degrees over the past week. This figure sits above the regional average but remains below the record highs experienced in 2010. On the precipitation front, the area is experiencing lower than average rainfall, marking a potential risk for sugarcane growth due to increased dryness, although it hasn’t reached the record lows observed in 2016.

Moving to Phetchabun, another area of concern, temperatures have substantially risen to an average of 29.1 degrees, again exceeding regional norms but not surpassing historical highs. Rainfall is slightly below average, not yet reaching the alarming drought levels of previous years but still warranting attention for sugarcane producers in the area.

Chaiyaphum shows a significant elevation in temperature averages to 28.4 degrees, marking a considerable deviation from typical conditions. The region's rainfall is markedly low, aligning closely with the driest recorded conditions in 2016, thus highlighting a concerning trend for its moderate-sized sugarcane cultivation area.

In other regions like Khon Kaen, Si Sa Ket, Kanchanaburi, Chachoengsao, Surin, Buri Ram, and Prachin Buri, varying degrees of lessened rainfall and increased temperatures have been noted. Though these changes represent shifts from the norm, the current risk-impact scores suggest these areas do not require immediate concern. However, the evolving weather patterns underscore the importance of vigilance, as future developments could pose risks to sugarcane production.

This comprehensive weather pattern overview underscores the importance for traders to closely monitor these regions. While some areas exhibit more immediate concerns than others, the dynamic nature of weather conditions and their impact on sugarcane cultivation necessitates informed, strategic decision-making in the commodities market.

As always, our CropGPT site contains more details and reports about the sugar market and this report contains just a few selected highlights.