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substance at the most. Moreover, it was also found that the sandy paddy field with a little salinity

has an effect on making rice build the aromatic substance. 2AP more. This kind of rice has good
cooking qualities which are rising well with cooking of rice. In other words, the rice becomes

fluffy rice (flagrant, long, white and soft). Therefore, Hom Mali rice of Tthung Kula Ronghai has
high prices, demanded by consumer's markets domestically and it is also exported internationally.

It was registered for geographical indication on 21 April 2006. The applicant requested for
registration of 5 provinces situated in the area of Thung Kula Ronghai.

3. Technical specifications, implementation activities, inputs, and costs

3.1 Revenues and expenses in using the technology

1. Initial costs and expenses in using the technology

Percent
All (%) of
Expenses
expenses
expenses
Inputs Unit Quantity per unit per inputs incurred
(USD)
(USD) by land
users
Labor

Rice hectare 13 367.63 4779.74 100.0
Equipment, fertilizers and
substances killing/ inhibiting
growth of living things (Biocide)
Water pump Machine 1 147.06 147.06 100.0
Manure Sack 100 1.47 147.06 100.0

16-16-8 chemical fertilizer Sack 2 44.12 88.34 100.0

Plant materials and
construction materials
Rice seed Kilograms 100 0.74 58.82 100.0

Land rent ha 13 36.75 477.94 100.0

Tractors + oil costs Time 4 29.41 117.65 100.0
Others

Expenses of vetiver grass ha 3 367.63 1102.94 100.0
propagation plots

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