Thailand revolutionises agriculture with nine policies

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand is gearing up for an agricultural revolution with nine bold policies aimed at transforming its farming sector into a global powerhouse.

 

Thailand’s Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thamanat Prompow, unveiled these game-changing strategies during a seminar geared towards positioning Thailand as a premier destination for agriculture and food. Backed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s visionary Ignite Thailand agenda, these policies aim to catapult Thailand into the forefront of global agriculture while tripling farmers’ incomes within four years.

 

Thamanat declared that these policies mark a decisive step towards realising Thailand’s ambition of becoming a global agricultural and food hub.

 

“Our goal is to triple the net income of our farmers by 2027.”

 

Thamanat emphasised Thailand’s geographical advantages and conducive climate for year-round agricultural production.

 

“From precision farming to advanced technology integration, and from soil testing to enhanced crop varieties through relentless research, Thailand is poised for agricultural excellence.”

 

Among the key policies outlined are land management reforms, digital agricultural transformation, and initiatives to promote soil fertility and water management. Additionally, the agenda includes efforts to boost high-value agricultural products, fortify agricultural institutions, and even promote agri-tourism, reported The Nation.

 

Thamanat concluded with a resounding call to action.

 

“To achieve our vision of Thailand as a global agricultural powerhouse, we must enhance production and market capabilities. The Ministry of Agriculture plays a pivotal role in driving agricultural products to new heights, ensuring prosperity for our farmers and stakeholders alike.”

 

In related news, Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Singkhon border crossing, a vital point of trade between Thailand and Myanmar, is set to become a permanent checkpoint, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The move is anticipated to enhance the transportation and trading of agricultural goods, including fisheries products.

 

In other news, the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), a state-owned entity, outlined an ambitious plan to foster a new breed of technologically adept farmers. The bank intends to support 50,000 young, smart farmers over the next five years, offering low-interest loans that total 55 billion baht.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-11

 

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[retarius]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand’s ambition of becoming a global agricultural and food hub.

 

The audacious headline needs editing. Nothing has been revolutionised and nothing is likely to be revolutionised with these silly gimmicks including digital agriculture and agri-tourism. The Usual can't from do-nothing politicians and bureaucrats. Anyway, at least Thailand will be the hub of everything again.

[spidermike007]

Nimwits. All of them. The government should offer incentives, for the farmers to switch crops. This is 2024. Rice and sugar worked in previous centuries. Now, they do not make any sense. Too labor intensive, too much degradation of the land, water, air, and resources. Let's get with the times. Let us move forward. 

[proton]

What on earth is 'agri - tourism'?

[spidermike007]

In related news, Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Singkhon border crossing, a vital point of trade between Thailand and Myanmar, is set to become a permanent checkpoint, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The move is anticipated to enhance the transportation and trading of agricultural goods, including fisheries products.

 

While they might allow some Thai vehicles, foreigners will forever be banned from entering Burma through this border station. I am told by a friend who was married to a Burmese woman, from a very wealthy family, that their super corrupt generals run multi billion dollar franchises of hardwood timber, gemstone mining and drug manufacturing and distribution. They will not allow any foreigners into that area and will continue to refuse to develop it. No decent roads, no hotels, etc. Thailand has put alot of money into the roads and facilities and Burma has stonewalled them and will continue to do so. 

[dinsdale]

1 minute ago, spidermike007 said:

Nimwits. All of them. The government should offer incentives, for the farmers to switch crops. This is 2024. Rice and sugar worked in previous centuries. Now, they do not make any sense. Too labor intensive, too much degradation of the land, water, air, and resources. Let's get with the times. Let us move forward. 

Ah but there is big money in rice for the millers and exporters. Sadly nothing in it for farmers. No money to buy hi tech farming equipment that's for sure.

 

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

To achieve our vision of Thailand as a global agricultural powerhouse, we must enhance production and market capabilities. The Ministry of Agriculture plays a pivotal role in driving agricultural products to new heights, ensuring prosperity for our farmers and stakeholders alike.”

Plenty of farmers would strongly disagree with this comment once they had stopped laughing.

[scorecard]

13 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

In related news, Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Singkhon border crossing, a vital point of trade between Thailand and Myanmar, is set to become a permanent checkpoint, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The move is anticipated to enhance the transportation and trading of agricultural goods, including fisheries products.

 

While they might allow some Thai vehicles, foreigners will forever be banned from entering Burma through this border station. I am told by a friend who was married to a Burmese woman, from a very wealthy family, that their super corrupt generals run multi billion dollar franchises of hardwood timber, gemstone mining and drug manufacturing and distribution. They will not allow any foreigners into that area and will continue to refuse to develop it. No decent roads, no hotels, etc. Thailand has put alot of money into the roads and facilities and Burma has stonewalled them and will continue to do so. 

 

"...drug manufacturing and distribution...."  Thamanat can help with that, he did an 8 year offshore course and returned to be a minister under a PM who openly ignored served jail sentences on CVs.

[sammieuk1]

Looking at that photo the only ignitions going on will happen at the crematorium ..next week🤔

[mikebell]

I didn't see any mention of crop-burning & carcinogenic air in the article above?

[MarkBR]

I think focusing on dangers to Thai crops of all types from rising temperatures needs to be paramount.  The increasing maximum temperatures, coupled to increased frequency of heat waves will results in decreased flower formation in rice, and seed set.  This is for all rice growing countries.  Coupled to increased floods & droughts represent and massive danger to Thailand.

Increased focus on potential new crops e.g. the heat tolerant Coffea stenophylla[appararently as ggod as the some of the best Coffea arabica] (especially tree crops within agroforestry systems) for Thailand, is critical for trade & for resilience of Thai society.

Doing something about the pollution levels would massively help crops in northern & central Thailand given the impacts of this stress on photosynthesis.  Plus promotion of non-chemically focused agriculture would help with the value of crops to Thailand.

Lots more could be done with actions, NOT just words.

[spidermike007]

4 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

"...drug manufacturing and distribution...."  Thamanat can help with that, he did an 8 year offshore course and returned to be a minister under a PM who openly ignored served jail sentences on CVs.

For all we know, they could have Thai partners in very high places. Not unlikely. Moral bankruptcy is the norm here, with most officials.