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Rubber Market Faces Fifth Year of Production Shortfalls

3/15/2025

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The rubber market is bracing for a fifth straight year of production shortfalls in 2025, driven by adverse weather and changing crop priorities in major producers like Thailand and Indonesia. However, hope shines through agroforestry initiatives aimed at boosting soil health and resilience, with support for Thai farmers paving the way for a brighter future.

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The rubber market is bracing for a fifth straight year of production shortfalls in 2025, driven by adverse weather and changing crop priorities in major producers like Thailand and Indonesia. However, hope shines through agroforestry initiatives aimed at boosting soil health and resilience, with support for Thai farmers paving the way for a brighter future.