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Date: Mar 28, 2009

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Phonesavanh Sangsomboun Thai and Malaysian buyers have ordered more organic products from Laos, according to the Director of the Pakxong Development Export- Import State Enterprise in Champassak province. The company signed farming contacts to supply organic produce to Amad Export-Import Company in Thailand and NR Marketing Halane Food in Malaysia earlier this month Company Director Ms Inpeng Samounty said the company would supply 50 tonnes to each company for 12 months beginning after Lao New Year. “The two companies have ordered more from Laos because they trust the quality. They have ordered 33 different More demand for organic products varieties, of which we can supply 18 at present.” The company is now expanding its plantation areas to at least 100 hectares from the current 30 hectares at present. “I think we can supply enough to both companies because the fertile soil allows us to plant more seeds in both the wet and dry seasons,” she said. Compared to some other countries, Laos has a better potential for organic production in terms of weather and soil conditions, especially in Pakxong where the weather is suitable for planting all year round. Organic Lao-grown fruit and vegetables won’t just be sold in domestic markets but also around the world. Ms Inpeng said her organic vegetables became well-known through the organic market in That Luang, Vientiane. She used traditional methods that her family members have passed on to her. Consumers and those who have contact with the company are confident in the quality of the produce because they visit her farm before they buy or sign a contact. “We have trained 10 graduates from the agriculture school in the province to provide extra labour. We also invite experts to teach their skills so our company can increase production.” Ms Inpeng said the company wanted to lead by example, by showing that organic methods could be profitable as well as healthy. She also wanted to help local people throughout the community to benefit from organic farming VIENTIANTIMES __________________

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