Nonthaburi, "Thammanat" kicks off IGNITE THAILAND to drive policy. Promoting Thailand to be the center of agriculture and food in the world Emphasizes readiness to raise farmers' income to increase 3 times within 4 years. Captain Thammanat Prompao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presided over the opening of a workshop to drive IGNITE THAILAND 'Ignite Thai Agriculture. To the center of agricultural products and food in the world' with a special lecture 'Driving the Thai agricultural sector towards becoming the center of agriculture and food in the world' at Sapphire Room 204 - 206, the exhibition and convention center. Impact Forum, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province Captain Thammanat said that from Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister announcing the vision of IGNITE THAILAND, the power of unity, Thailand must be one by 1 of the 8 important visions. And it is considered the foundation of the country's economic development, which is the vision of being the center of agriculture and food of the world (Agriculture and Food Hub). Of course, Thailand has the potential to be the center of agriculture and food of the world. The government has two goals: agricultural goals and food goals. for agricultural sector goals The government has a goal of "net income 3 times in 4 years" and with the readiness of the country's potential and abundance. that has many advantages in terms of geography and suitable climate for the production of various agricultural products. Produce products throughout the year who believes that It can definitely be done. This can be seen from today's successful results. From the examples of agricultural products that have good prices such as rubber and rice, part of this comes from government officials helping to control illegal products. and in the future next period In addition to the good price The produce must also be good. This will come from our precision agriculture. Use technology such as soil testing and proper use of fertilizers. and use plant varieties that have been develo ped to further research including water sources There must be more irrigation area. Good water management system Solving flood and drought problems There is complete management of the agricultural product market system. There is appropriate agricultural infrastructure. and solving PM2.5 problems arising from the agricultural sector while food goals Our country is rich. There are many good agricultural products that are excellent raw materials. We have a food that has the name of the country called 'Pad Thai' and many stories that can be elevated, such as cooperation with the Micheline Guide and the expansion of Thai restaurants around the world. And besides general food Thailand can still create "new markets" through food innovation. Whether it is producing healthy food Medical food, plant-based food, an industry that continues to grow who believes that Thailand is ready to reach our full potential as the saying goes, 'There are fish in the water, there is rice in the field' and the important goal is 'There must be money in your pocket.' For driving the Thai agricultural sector towards becoming the center of agriculture and food in the world, The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is ready to drive towards achieving the goal of generating income to triple in 4 years with 9 important policies, including 1) allocating arable land for farmers 2) preparing farmer information. Transform farmers digitally and crop insurance 3) Promoting the restoration of soil fertility 4) Water management 5) Promoting high value agricultural products 6) Promoting the strength of farmers and farmer institutions 7) Promoting agricultural tourism 8) Changes in environmental conditions and 9) Work and research under various cooperation frameworks. Sparking the emergence of Thailand as the world's agriculture and food hub. It is necessary to raise the driving force in both production and marketing, which are directly related to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. is the production side (Supply-side) must drive an importa nt mechanism (Engine) which is the heart of the production sector, namely 1) upgrading agricultural products and 2) measures to strengthen farmers and people in the agricultural sector. For upgrading agricultural products to increase income The main target products can be divided into 2 groups: agricultural products that produce more than market demand, such as rice, palm oil, rubber, beef cattle, poultry, and shrimp, and agricultural products that produce less than demand, including corn, animal feed, and oil. Cassava, coffee, durian and soybeans Each product has a variety of different dimensions. Meanwhile, measures to strengthen farmers and people in the agricultural sector are the intentions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. that must strengthen farmers such as Measures for setting up an appropriate welfare system or guidelines for improving farmers' livelihoods Whether it is the insurance system for the manufacturing sector Welfare initiatives for farmers Promoting farmers to be agricultu ral service providers Including support for production factors including varieties, soil, fertilizer, use of technology and agricultural innovation. increasing irrigation area As well as supporting production with conditions to create sustainability for the agricultural profession, etc. This seminar which has a government agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Industry Including representatives of farmer institutions, this is a good opportunity to inspire all sectors to come together to show their strength. and participate in driving Thailand to be the center of agriculture and food in the world. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Ready to drive and collaborate with all sectors Whether it is through the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council that will be linked to marketing (Demand-side) with the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industry Join in this effort to push Thailand to be a center for agriculture and food. Important ly, farmers and people in the agricultural sector must have more money in their pockets. There will be a 3-fold increase in income within 4 years, which is a goal that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will push to achieve according to the government's stated policy. Mr. Saichol Chanwirai, Chairman of the National Network of Agricultural Product Production Efficiency Learning Centers (CDC), as a representative of the farmer group attending IGNITE THAILAND, said that he is pleased that the government The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has a policy to seriously support the Thai agricultural sector. It is important to push Thailand to be the center of agriculture and food in the world. The quality of agricultural products must be raised. As for agricultural products that are in oversupply in the market Must reduce the amount of production by organizing zoning areas according to Agri-Map in order to make production consistent with the needs of the world market. Source: Thai News Agency
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