Industry groups report the latest cassava harvest fell to 18.7 million tonnes against 37-42 million tonnes of domestic demand. Some flour plants run at 30-40% of capacity, and fresh cassava stock-yards are closing. Fresh chip prices are 7.50-7.75 baht/kg. TDRI proposes a levy on the industry to fund research into disease-resistant planting stock. For cassava-linked SMEs: expect tight raw material supply and higher fixed costs per unit this season, and plan sourcing and cash flow accordingly. The levy is only a proposal and is not yet in force.