"Thai corporates want India to grow... Dendrobium in large numbers for exports... a... business delegation... explored various opportunities with... Indian counterparts... ... ahead of the renewal of India-Thai free trade agreement by September... after... the three-year Early Harvest Scheme (limited FTA)...
"In the last few months we explored the possibilities of growing Dendrobium in northeastern India. We are looking for... partners who can grow it and we are ready to supply planting materials. The Indian growers can sell the flowers in India or sell it us and we can export it in the global market," [said] Jade Meyanyieam, president of Thai Orchid Exporters' Association (TOEA). "We export Dendrobium valued at around 2,500-3,000 million Baht to Europe and Japan," said the managing director of TOEA, Sritip Meyanyieam. URL : http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=168426 ************* Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

