Post by account_disabled on Dec 28, 2023 8:16:18 GMT
Mr. Praphat Photsuthon, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, gave a special lecture on the topic "Rice Production Policy and Strengthening Farmer Organizations" in a seminar explaining the project to strengthen the rice seed production potential of the Community Rice Center in 2020. At Ingtan Resort Hotel Nakhon Nayok Province: Community Rice Center It is considered an important part that must Produce good quality seeds, sufficient to meet the demand each year. This year, there is full support for the community rice center. Both in terms of good quality rice seeds From the Rice Department, 3 tons per center. Rice seed quality control system of the community rice center.
Including transferring knowledge B2B Email List on producing good quality rice seeds to members participating in the project. And importantly, this is the first year that we have received a budget to purchase 20 sets of rice seed dehumidifying dryers and 200 sets of rice seed cleaning machines for community rice centers participating in the project. And it is expected that there will be more support for the community rice center in the following year. This will result in developing the potential to produce good quality rice seeds in quantities sufficient to meet the needs of the community. The goal is for the community rice centers to produce rice seeds of not less than 100 tons per center.
Mr. Praphat further said that Thailand has 60 million rai of rice farming area, nearly 30 million farmers, and there is a demand for 1.5 million tons of seeds, which still has a seed shortage problem. Moreover, there is more competition. Neighboring countries are more exporters of rice. Therefore, research must be done to find varieties that have low production costs and are of good quality. However, the current rice export situation From the original export of 11 million tons, now only 7 million tons are exported. Accelerate production of enough seeds and must be more alert “Today we have emphasized that all rice centers Realized the importance of the Community Rice Center, which I established in 2000 while holding the position of Minister of Agriculture. By returning to restore it to its potential. Produce enough to meet demand. To avoid damage from buying fake seeds.
Including transferring knowledge B2B Email List on producing good quality rice seeds to members participating in the project. And importantly, this is the first year that we have received a budget to purchase 20 sets of rice seed dehumidifying dryers and 200 sets of rice seed cleaning machines for community rice centers participating in the project. And it is expected that there will be more support for the community rice center in the following year. This will result in developing the potential to produce good quality rice seeds in quantities sufficient to meet the needs of the community. The goal is for the community rice centers to produce rice seeds of not less than 100 tons per center.
Mr. Praphat further said that Thailand has 60 million rai of rice farming area, nearly 30 million farmers, and there is a demand for 1.5 million tons of seeds, which still has a seed shortage problem. Moreover, there is more competition. Neighboring countries are more exporters of rice. Therefore, research must be done to find varieties that have low production costs and are of good quality. However, the current rice export situation From the original export of 11 million tons, now only 7 million tons are exported. Accelerate production of enough seeds and must be more alert “Today we have emphasized that all rice centers Realized the importance of the Community Rice Center, which I established in 2000 while holding the position of Minister of Agriculture. By returning to restore it to its potential. Produce enough to meet demand. To avoid damage from buying fake seeds.