Mrs. Thanthita Bunyamaneekul, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of Agricultural Economics (Agricultural Economics Office) revealed the results of following up on the project to promote and develop agricultural products with local identities. In order to be able to submit an application for registration as a Geographical Indication (GI), the implementation of the 2024 project for a 6-month period from October 2023 to March 2024 found that the relevant agencies were able to proceed according to the work plan. By training and transferring knowledge about applying for GI standard certification, marketing promotions. Adding product value Preparation for requesting standard certification has already reached 3,438 cases, or 58.73 percent of the target, and will continue to promote farmers to have potential. and are ready to develop products and apply for GI standard certification to meet the target And from following up on the results of farmers who have participated in the project since fiscal year 2023, 4 groups in the areas of Loei, Phetchabun and Kamphaeng Phet provinces, namely: 1) Ban Na Udom Farmers Group (silk/cotton) Loei Province, 2) large tamarind plot group, Wang Ban Subdistrict (sweet tamarind), Phetchabun Province, 3) community enterprise, Kluai Khai Farmers Group, Tha Phuttha Subdistrict (Kluai Khai), Kamphaeng Phet Province, and 4) group Large plot of rice fields (Sticky rice fried completely) Loei Province found that after receiving knowledge promotion Every farmer has more knowledge. Before entering Training has a medium level of knowledge. and after training have the highest level of knowledge Every farmer puts their knowledge to good use. “For production volumes, prices and farmers’ incomes Compare before joining the project After joining the project, we found that sweet tamarind growers who have received Geographic Indication (GI) certification can sell their sweet tamarind at a higher price. Get an average price of 86.88 baht per kilogram. increased by 24.11 percent, resulting in farmers participating in the project having an average increase in income of 4,103 baht per year, or an increase of 10.24 percent. As for farmers who grow bananas and eggs that receive certification (GI), after Join the farmer project Bananas were sold at an average price of 22.17 baht per kilogram, an increase of 26.69 percent, resulting in farmers participating in the project having an average increase in income of 3,816 baht per year, or an increase of 14.86 percent. Grow all the sticky rice. that are certified with Geographical Indication (GI) standards after participating in the project can sell their produce at a higher price. The average price per kilogram was 43.33 baht, an increase of 18.18 percent.” As for farmers who produce silk/cotton, the Deputy Secretary of the Office of Educational Resources revealed that most of them were interested in requesting certification of the Royal Peacock Colors standard. Little Thong This is because farmers will weave cloth as an additional occupation. After free time from farming and sold within the community The Sericulture Department will campaign to create understanding for farmers in requesting standard certification. In order to increase the value of silk. This will affect the income of farmers as well. Chatchai Siripat click to read more “Agricultural News”
