Post by account_disabled on Jan 5, 2024 23:41:12 GMT -5
Oil Palm Farmers Federation of Thailand and the Safe Agriculture Association Met with the Minister of Commerce Call for sustainable help Don't use public taxes. Ready to explain the reasons for increased production costs. and confirmed the need to use paraquat in the agricultural sector of palm growers. Ask the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to work together. Mr. Manat Puttharat, President of the Oil Palm Farmers Confederation of Thailand, revealed that “on October 1st, the Ministry of Commerce Pay compensation for income insurance at the price of palm oil at 4 baht per kilogram by receiving the difference between the insurance price and the market price. Each household does not exceed 25 rai. I don't want the government to use public taxes. I want to plan sustainable assistance. Initially, there are several measures to support it. To reduce the use of public taxes Expect to see concrete results early next year. But such measures It may not be successful because production costs are about to increase due to the chemical ban issue.
Therefore, I want the Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Agriculture and Telegram Number Data Cooperatives Integrating cooperation for maximum benefit to farmers and the country.” In addition, hundreds of families of palm farmers in Pathum Thani Province, accounting for 100%, have participated in training and examinations to receive licenses to use chemicals. According to the measures to limit use that have been established, Mr. Suchon Sinpadung, an oil palm plantation farmer Pathum Thani Province Added that “All farmers wanted to use paraquat, so everyone accepted to join the training. The exams and training are not difficult at all. It is something that farmers already know and practice regularly. Importantly, palm growers use paraquat only twice a year to spray during the period of heavy grass growth. Protect it as a habitat for snakes. or other poisonous reptiles. Their own garden has an area of over 40 rai and cannot find human labor to manage it.”
“Currently, there are organizations proposing to use substitute substances without ever actually doing them. Farmers are not lab rats where the government, NGO, or seller will come in and tell them to turn left, turn right, and the farmers must follow. Farmers would like to be the ones to choose what they use, which substances, and whether there are any real substitutes. Is it really safe However, oil palm farmers I would like to encourage the Prime Minister. Hazardous Substances Committee and all government officials In confirming the resolution to limit the use of 3 chemicals, paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. Including supporting agriculture to cultivate according to GAP standards, using chemicals correctly according to the guidelines of the Department of Agriculture. This is considered the most appropriate approach," Mr. Manat concluded.
Therefore, I want the Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Agriculture and Telegram Number Data Cooperatives Integrating cooperation for maximum benefit to farmers and the country.” In addition, hundreds of families of palm farmers in Pathum Thani Province, accounting for 100%, have participated in training and examinations to receive licenses to use chemicals. According to the measures to limit use that have been established, Mr. Suchon Sinpadung, an oil palm plantation farmer Pathum Thani Province Added that “All farmers wanted to use paraquat, so everyone accepted to join the training. The exams and training are not difficult at all. It is something that farmers already know and practice regularly. Importantly, palm growers use paraquat only twice a year to spray during the period of heavy grass growth. Protect it as a habitat for snakes. or other poisonous reptiles. Their own garden has an area of over 40 rai and cannot find human labor to manage it.”
“Currently, there are organizations proposing to use substitute substances without ever actually doing them. Farmers are not lab rats where the government, NGO, or seller will come in and tell them to turn left, turn right, and the farmers must follow. Farmers would like to be the ones to choose what they use, which substances, and whether there are any real substitutes. Is it really safe However, oil palm farmers I would like to encourage the Prime Minister. Hazardous Substances Committee and all government officials In confirming the resolution to limit the use of 3 chemicals, paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. Including supporting agriculture to cultivate according to GAP standards, using chemicals correctly according to the guidelines of the Department of Agriculture. This is considered the most appropriate approach," Mr. Manat concluded.