BANGKOK, Thailand – The Agricultural Research Development Agency (ARDA) is helping farmers and exporters prepare for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), scheduled to take effect on December 30, 2026. At its EUDR Connect: From Farm to EU event in Bangkok on November 4, the agency promoted a free digital platform to help businesses trace agricultural products and meet European market requirements.
ARDA Director Dr. Taweesak Thanadechopol said the regulation covers seven commodity groups: rubber, oil palm, wood, coffee, cocoa, cattle, and soybeans, along with certain derived products. Businesses must provide information on where their products originate and show they do not come from land deforested after December 31, 2020. These requirements challenge exporters sourcing products from numerous smallholder farmers.
To help businesses prepare, ARDA has supported the development of the National EUDR Single Window, available at EUDRThai.com since January 21, 2026. The platform links agricultural plot coordinates and forest data to support product traceability and deforestation-risk assessments. It contains records for more than 2.2 million agricultural plots, has over 400 users, and has helped prepare 30 due diligence reports for European importers.
The event also provides readiness assessments, expert consultations, and demonstrations of how to trace agricultural products from farms through export. ARDA plans to transfer management of the platform to the Department of Agricultural Extension by December 2026 to ensure continued operations and broader access. (NNT)
