Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thai supports farmers to grow Hom Thong bananas in Chiang Mai according to the Zones Policy

Published 2020년 11월 2일

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The article outlines a new initiative by Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, aimed at encouraging farmers to cultivate economic crops that are well-suited to their regions and promise high market demand and returns. This project, currently under pilot in Chiang Mai Province with Hom Thong bananas, involves strategic zoning, higher market prices, and financial support, including agricultural insurance. The initiative's goal is to boost the income of farmers by providing them with the means to produce more marketable crops. The ministry is also exploring partnerships with large supermarkets like Beisia in Japan and is considering expanding the project to include other economic crops and involve the Young Smart Farmer group. The ministry's strategy includes using modern agriculture, innovative technology, big data, and Agri-Map Online to assist farmers in planning and selecting profitable crops, with an emphasis on sustainable and circular economy practices.

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Mr. Chalermchai Si-On, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives said that the most important thing is the heart of production. Is the proper management of agricultural areas By pushing farmers to shift their production to economic crops that are suitable for their area according to the proactive agricultural map (Zoning by Agri-Map) where the market is high in demand. By the Ministry of Agriculture Has laid out guidelines to implement a project to change? Plant? Give? Yes? To enable farmers to produce agricultural products that are consistent with the potential of the area Especially economic crops with a certain market. Both domestic and foreign markets And also provides high returns Worthwhile for farmers By integrating cooperation with various sectors To build cooperation with foreign countries to expand the agricultural export market. And buy at a higher price than the general market Including reducing the risks for farmers In collaboration with agricultural insurance ...

Source: RYT9