Ministry advises farmers to plant rice alternately wet and dry and promote cultivation of crops after rice fields Plants use little water to increase income
Thailand’s Permanent Secretary of Agriculture Kick Off opens water delivery to prepare for rice farming in 2024 and advises farmers to plant rice alternately wet and dry. Promote cultivation of crops after rice fields Plants use little water. Increase income for farmers.
Prayoon Insakul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Revealed after visiting the area to open water delivery to prepare for rice farming in 2024, with Mr. Preecha Phanwa, Chief Inspector General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Det Lekwichai, Deputy Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, Mr. Watchara Kraisai, Director of the Irrigation Office No. 12, Royal Irrigation Department, and officials. Under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Participated in activities and welcomed at the Irrigation Office No. 12, Chainat Province. and Suphanburi Province Today, the flood gates will be opened at 3 points, consisting of point 1 at the mouth of Khlong Makham Thao – U Thong. Phonthep water delivery and maintenance project, point 2, floodgate at the mouth of the water canal 1, left. Sam Chuk water delivery and maintenance project, point 3, floodgate at the mouth of the water canal 1, right, as well as meeting with more than 200 farmers, groups of irrigation water users, who came to listen. Describe water management during the rainy season in 2024 and methods for alternating wet and dry rice cultivation.
The objective of today’s activity is considered to be a kick off to prepare for water management to be sufficient for farming of farmers in the area. It is recommended that farmers use rainwater as the main basis for agriculture. and use irrigation water to support it, which is planning the country’s overall water use to be sufficient throughout the rice cultivation season in 2024.
At the same time, relevant affiliated agencies in the area are ready to support. Promote knowledge for farmers in various fields, including crops, fisheries, and livestock, such as alternating wet and dry rice cultivation. Planting crops after rice fields Distributing seeds for plants that use little water and have a short lifespan. Harvest products early There is a high demand for many types of peanuts, baby corn, and potatoes in the market. Fish breeding is supported. Promoting cattle-buffalo raising, etc., which in addition to helping promote the use of water for agriculture in a worthwhile and efficient manner and preserve the ecosystem sustainably It also increases income for farmers in another way.