ຂີງດຳ / Black Ginger

Opportunity and challenge
Opportunities:
- Our country has a suitable climate for the growth of this plant
- The Lao people know how to use it and have a lot of local wisdom
- The selling price is quite good locally.
- There is a high demand for raw materials for medicinal purposes
-  It is possible for local people to earn income and employment
Challenges:
- Promotion is still minimal and scattered
- Information to some localities is still limited
- Price management on the market is not determined
- Some markets are also obliged to replace people with other economic crops
- Propagation of other types of crops is easier, but not as productive
- Transportation is difficult because some local roads are poor
Recommendations
- Increased marketing and promotion of production techniques should be developed
- There should be a fair pricing and market optimization at each level
- Farming networks and produce markets should be developed
- Technical skills in the locality to create controversy for the local people.