The Land Development Department held the 60th anniversary event, highlighting “good soil, perfect water, sustaining life”, ready to be a soil genius. Promoting proper land use and maximizing benefits for Thai farmers
Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presided over the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Department on May 23, 2023, held under the concept of “good soil, perfect water, good life”. Honors for organizations, outstanding individuals and outstanding soil doctors of the year 2023 visiting the exhibition Technology and innovation in land development Then meet farmers and soil doctors who volunteer to join the agricultural produce show.
The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives congratulated and appreciated the success of the Department of Land Development on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Land Development that the Department of Land Development It plays an important role in driving Thailand’s agriculture to progress. Operates in line with important policies of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives such as Determining suitable areas for growing cash crops through data from Agri-Map Soil improvement Soil and water conservation Planning to drive production in line with the needs of the market. This is in line with the concept of “Production Leading Market” and also strengthens farmers and Promote sustainable agriculture with a volunteer soil doctor as an important assistant for farmers to have a good quality of life strengthen the community generate income and economic stability According to the strategy “3’s safe agriculture, stable agriculture and sustainable agriculture”
Pramote Yajai, Director-General of the Department of Land Development, said The Department of Land Development has a vision. “It is a soil genius organization. Propel land use appropriately, 15 million rai by 2027.” Has developed soil and land resources and systematically planned land use. Technology development and land development innovation Improve soil maintenance and conserve soil and water. Including developing a land development network, soil doctor volunteers, farmers’ groups, and supporting the development of land development learning centers across the country.
The Department of Land Development has promoted the value of “TEAM For Soils, good team, good soil” so that personnel have a culture of teamwork, proactive work, agility, speed, and have the same goal. from past works The Department of Land Development works in response to government policies and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. for farmers to use the land appropriately strengthen the community have food security and maintain the balance of ecosystems, soil, water, forests along the way
For the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Land Development, held between 23 and 24 May 2023 under the theme “Department of Land Development 60th Anniversary, Good Soil, Perfect Water, Supporting Life”, there are many activities at the event, such as the World Soil Day 2023 activity. Open house exhibition and open for visitors to the first soil museum in Thailand, etc. online soil analysis service point Participate in the creation of works of art from soil tablets, along with viewing, shopping, tasting with vegetables, fruits and agricultural products selected to be exhibited and sold from various regions across the country by farmers and soil volunteers.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency