Thailand: Jurin ordered measures for garlic farmers

Published Jan 24, 2021

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The Thai Ministry of Commerce is taking steps to support garlic farmers by ensuring they receive fair prices for their produce, particularly during the upcoming season in February and March when a large harvest is expected. The ministry is negotiating with private buyers and farmers' groups to sell garlic at a recommended price of 13.50 baht per kilogram, higher than the 8 baht per kilogram being offered. Additionally, farmers will have access to low-interest loans and stricter enforcement against garlic smuggling. The ministry is also developing high-quality garlic varieties and promoting organic cultivation. The annual garlic yield is approximately 80,000 tons, with 170,000 tons for domestic consumption and imports making up the difference.

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Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce revealed that the Ministry of Commerce has prepared to assist garlic farmers in advance to support the large-scale produce that will come to the market during February - March. In which the Department of Internal Trade has coordinated with provincial commerce Which is the province's salesman team Together with the private sector, negotiate the sale of fresh garlic at a fair price, 8 contracts, 8 private sector buyers and 8 farmers groups, selling garlic at 13.50 baht per kilogram, which is a market guide price in the season. Produce this “The Ministry of Commerce is concerned that garlic growers will not get the best price. Because there is news that fresh garlic is falling in advance at a price of 8 baht per kilogram, therefore, must come to a meeting to resolve proactive problems for the farmers. To help garlic farmers sell garlic at a more fair price than the 8 baht per kilogram, thinking ...

Source: Ththansettakij