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Mr. Praphat Photsuthon, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Opening speech at the 2nd Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition on the topic of “Business Unusual: A cross-cutting towards sustainable rice” at the United Nations Conference Center (UN), Thailand, saying that rice is an important agricultural product. with Thailand It provides food for the world's population of more than 3,500 million people. Thailand has rice cultivation area of approximately 70 million rai, or almost 50% of the agricultural area. There are nearly 4 million rice farmers. Its export value is approximately 5.8 billion USD per year. However, the agricultural sector faces challenges from climate change, natural disasters, floods, droughts, disease and pest outbreaks that cause damage to rice production. In addition, small farmers must face fluctuations in rice prices on the world market. higher production costs As a result, the income and livelihood of farmers decreased. The Ministry of Agriculture has a policy to implement a sustainable rice production system. By setting the Thai Rice Strategy 2017-2021, it aims to make Thailand a leader in developing the rice trade system. By using marketing mechanisms effectively and is an efficient source of rice production The rice quality is excellent and is in demand in the market. Including the farmers must have a good life.
Farmer organizations are strong and stable. This will help raise the quality of Thai rice to a higher level. It is accepted by both domestic and international markets. Through important projects such as the comprehensive rice production and marketing plan project Large agricultural project as well as safe agricultural and organic farming policies In addition, there is cooperation with government agencies, the private sector, farmers and international organizations. This is in line with cooperation for sustainable development (Sustainable Telegram Number Data Development Goals: SDGs), such as the project to increase production efficiency and reduce global warming from rice farming for sustainable development (National AppropriateMitigation Action [NAMA] Facility) in collaboration with Germany. United Kingdom, Denmark and European Union and a project to promote sustainable rice cultivation for Thai small rice farmers in Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, and Surin provinces using the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) standards in collaboration with GIZ, Olam, and MARS, etc. “For research and development His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has always been dedicated and has given importance to rice work. and His Majesty had the idea to carry out research and development of rice in his personal projects.
Projects under the royal initiative As well as supporting rice research on the occasion of His Majesty's 70th anniversary of reign and his continued work in the rice field, the Cabinet resolved on October 18, 2016 to honor His Majesty the King's reign. 9 is the father of Thai rice research and development as well as the Ministry of Agriculture Continuously developed rice research From the establishment of 30 rice seed production centers and 27 rice research centers in order to obtain quality rice. Ready to apply the Sufficiency Economy principles of King Rama IX to work. for sustainable development of farmers,” said the Deputy Minister of Agriculture. This meeting To exchange good experiences and market information, policies, financial mechanisms, technology, and innovations that transform and raise the level of sustainable rice production. It also showcased the country's success in developing a sustainable rice production system that responds to climate change. In addition, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture presented rice variety กก.43 produced by a group of farmers in large plots. Derm Bang Subdistrict, Derm Bang Nangbuat District, Suphan Buri Province, which is a pilot group under the Thai Rice NAMA project that adjusts farming methods. Focusing on increasing production efficiency Reduce production costs and improve rice quality to the meeting participants as well.
Farmer organizations are strong and stable. This will help raise the quality of Thai rice to a higher level. It is accepted by both domestic and international markets. Through important projects such as the comprehensive rice production and marketing plan project Large agricultural project as well as safe agricultural and organic farming policies In addition, there is cooperation with government agencies, the private sector, farmers and international organizations. This is in line with cooperation for sustainable development (Sustainable Telegram Number Data Development Goals: SDGs), such as the project to increase production efficiency and reduce global warming from rice farming for sustainable development (National AppropriateMitigation Action [NAMA] Facility) in collaboration with Germany. United Kingdom, Denmark and European Union and a project to promote sustainable rice cultivation for Thai small rice farmers in Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, and Surin provinces using the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) standards in collaboration with GIZ, Olam, and MARS, etc. “For research and development His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has always been dedicated and has given importance to rice work. and His Majesty had the idea to carry out research and development of rice in his personal projects.
Projects under the royal initiative As well as supporting rice research on the occasion of His Majesty's 70th anniversary of reign and his continued work in the rice field, the Cabinet resolved on October 18, 2016 to honor His Majesty the King's reign. 9 is the father of Thai rice research and development as well as the Ministry of Agriculture Continuously developed rice research From the establishment of 30 rice seed production centers and 27 rice research centers in order to obtain quality rice. Ready to apply the Sufficiency Economy principles of King Rama IX to work. for sustainable development of farmers,” said the Deputy Minister of Agriculture. This meeting To exchange good experiences and market information, policies, financial mechanisms, technology, and innovations that transform and raise the level of sustainable rice production. It also showcased the country's success in developing a sustainable rice production system that responds to climate change. In addition, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture presented rice variety กก.43 produced by a group of farmers in large plots. Derm Bang Subdistrict, Derm Bang Nangbuat District, Suphan Buri Province, which is a pilot group under the Thai Rice NAMA project that adjusts farming methods. Focusing on increasing production efficiency Reduce production costs and improve rice quality to the meeting participants as well.