By Joe Fotalattee
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the export revenue from agriculture, forestry, and fisheries will set a new record of US$53.22 billion. Over the prior year, the number increased by 9.3%.
Important agricultural exports brought in $22.59 billion, including wood products ($10.92 billion), shrimp ($4.33 billion), rice ($3.49 billion), coffee ($3.94 billion), rubber ($3.31 billion), vegetables and fruits ($3.34 billion), and cashew nuts ($3.07 billion).