“Khao Hega Le Thin, Ban Pa Pae, has its own identity. It’s local rice. It has been grown for a long time from generation to generation according to the way of life of the Lawa tribe. Planted in steps to suit the area. With the area being a rugged valley. Part of this is still traditional farming using buffalo. It is considered to be the rice that has been selected as having the most benefits among the rice grown in rural areas. Because it is rich in the antioxidant gamma oryzanol. and various vitamins It has many benefits for the body. The Mae Hong Son Provincial Cooperative Office has therefore joined with the Mae Hong Son Provincial Commercial Office. Push for this type of rice to be registered as a geographic indication. or GI products,” Mr. Ekarin Posor, a member of the Mae Sariang Royal Project Agricultural Cooperative Limited, Pa Pae Subdistrict, Mae Sariang District, Mae Hong Son Province, briefly described Hengaletin rice…which the majority of members are more than 90% out of 235 members. He will grow Hega Le Thin rice as his main occupation. Even though this type of rice is rice of the first year. Can be planted once a year Begin planting from May and June. Then it will be harvested in November or December. But every plot is rice that meets GAP standards after the rice is harvested. Will allow the stubble to rot and become fertilizer. Some of it is used as food for cattle and buffaloes. Then the rice fields will be converted into areas for growing various types of vegetables. With support and promotion from the Royal Project The planting plots are managed with GP (green productivity) and the products are sold to the Royal Project. The Royal Project will have academics to advise on the production process at every step. The cooperative will then collect the products of its members and send them to the Royal Project. Currently, the total rice production is approximately 10 tons per year, sold to the Royal Project. One portion is processed into bags of brown rice, 1 kg per bag, sold online on the cooperative’s web page at a price of 50 baht per bag. The other part is kept by members to use as seeds for planting next season. “He Nga Le Thin Rice” is a truly original rice variety. There is a long history of the Lua or Lawa tribe, where the word “He Nga” means rice, which has short and large grains, soft rice that is cooked in a pot, and is widely grown in the area of Pa Pae Subdistrict. In addition to being rich in antioxidants, already It also contains vitamins B1 and B6, which help nourish the nerves. Prevents beriberi, has dietary fiber to help with the digestive system, has protein to help strengthen muscles, and has zinc that helps with the blood circulation system. and potassium helps nourish the nerves If interested, inquire for details at the Mae Sariang Royal Project Agricultural Cooperative Office, Tel. 09-3317-9797. Kornwat Vinil click to read more “Agricultural News”
