Case IH’s Austoft 9000 Elevates Sugarcane Harvesting in Thailand

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 12, 2023 / Thanks to machinery from Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, sugarcane farmers in Thailand are anticipating a better-than-expected production year amidst labor scarcity and prolonged drought.

In the heart of central north-eastern Thailand’s sugarcane belt, the Chaiyaphum province, Rungruedee Wichanwong is harnessing the power of innovation through Case IH’s latest offering, the Austoft 9000 sugarcane harvester.

Thailand is the fourth largest sugar-producing country in the world. In recent years, because of labor scarcity and erratic weather patterns due to climate change, Thailand’s harvest period has shortened, and the quality and quantity of production has declined.

Rungruedee took the reins of her family’s agricultural business and currently manages their expansive 32-hectare farm, with approximately 6.5 hectares dedicated to…