Rubber Expo 2021 “Mueang Khon” closes the impressive scene. Rubber farmers flock to join the event uninterruptedly, hoping for a bend! spiky bird cage champion
The end of the impressive scene is completed for the Para Rubber Fair 2021 “City of Para Rubber Innovation” organized by the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) in collaboration with government and private agencies. Between 8-10 April 2022 at the Rubber Authority of Thailand Central South District, Chang Klang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to reinforce the strength of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province as an important city for the rubber industry and to introduce new innovations to upgrade the Thai rubber industry to compete on the world stage without losing by organizing the event under measures to prevent and control the epidemic of Covid-19 strictly
April 10th is the last day. There are still many people coming to attend the event uninterrupted. especially rubber farmers in the area Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and nearby provinces who want to come to see the exhibition to educate regarding rubber including new innovations from government and private agencies Ready to listen to the discussion and participate in the workshop with interest. Today there is a discussion “Covid Crisis and the Way of Life of Rubber Farmers” and “Cultivation of Mixed Crops in a Rubber Plantation” workshop, as well as entertaining activities such as the spigot competition. where rubber farmers are cheering for each other Let’s win until the body bends!
- solid knowledge Rubber innovation for rubber farmers
Rubber Expo 2021 “City of Para Rubber Innovations” presents an exhibition of knowledge, technology, and innovation of para rubber. and a comprehensive way of life of rubber farmers There are many exhibition zones and activities such as the exhibition zone in honor of His Majesty the King, the exhibition zone of the city of rubber, the exhibition zone Phraya Ratsadanupradit Mahisorn Phakdi. Rubber innovation zones of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) in all 7 districts across the country
Ready to launch the Rubber Way application that helps facilitate sustainable rubber plantation along with environmental conservation and create opportunities for trade competition in the digital era, including the Rubbee app that collects interesting information regarding rubber and update information in real time including trading prices, news, activities, benefits and various promotions that members will receive, both of which RAOT’s apps were born to support the lifestyle of rubber farmers in the digital era to get useful and accurate information faster
At the event, RAOT also opened a business matching and trade negotiation zone. allowing buyers and sellers to meet This is to drive the Thai rubber trade economy to international trade. including opening the Muang Nakhon Market zone, a model community market where RAOT has gathered products and products made from para rubber to exhibit and sell. Encourage small entrepreneurs to meet customers and business partners Along with promoting the identity of local rubber products to be more widely known nationally.
RAOT is also a bridge connecting innovation to sustainability. Presenting creative ideas to add value to rubber in the form of many products such as rubber traffic cones and poles. Rubber bumper cover concrete barrier Latex coated synthetic fibers, pond crabs, cages (rubber tanks), fashion apparel with rubber products, etc.
- Guaranteed rubber farmers This work is really helpful!
even if it’s the last day But there are still many rubber plantation farmers coming to attend the event from 8:30 am, which is the start time. It’s not as busy as the first two days.
Mr. Praphan Chumwong, 58, a rubber planter and chairman of the Nong Pong Rubber Replanting Fund Cooperative, Lam Thap District, Krabi Province, told reporters that Come to join the event today for the 2nd day since there is a rubber plantation of 30 rai in Krabi. When I knew that this job therefore brought the team of the cooperative with them because they believed The rubber plantation brothers and sisters in Krabi will have many benefits that can be applied in practice. especially on the introduction of innovation and technology to process rubber to add product value
“Activities and exhibitions in this event This made it possible to see the development of para rubber more valuable than before. From what I used to do, but only rubber sheets Now we can increase productivity for farmers to earn more. Through the processing of para rubber, there are products such as smoked rubber, latex, rubber bar, and add value. will make the tire price time is not very good We can keep the produce first. in order to sell it during a better price Maybe keep it for a year as well. Then sell it at a high price,” said the chairman of the Nong Pong Rubber Replanting Fund Cooperative.
- Turning the crisis into an opportunity – aiming for a sustainable rubber plantation The way to survive in the covid era
Covid-19 epidemic that lasted more than 2 years, affecting the way of life and occupation of rubber plantation farmers In the Para Rubber Fair 2021, the forum was opened. “Covid Crisis and the Way of Life of Rubber Farmers” There are representatives from relevant parties to share their opinions. Moderated by Mr. Sunthorn Rakrong, Director of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT).
Narongsak Jaisamut, director of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), in the South-Central Region, said that Covid had to adapt to work from home, making communication within government agencies. and communication with the rubber plantation brothers and sisters is more difficult But it is also an opportunity to use technology to benefit. So that rubber farmers who have problems and need help. Able to contact staff quickly
“RAOT has developed a system for providing news and information services. for farmers There is an application that is used to assess whether How should the farmer’s rubber plantation be managed? so that during this kind of crisis The rubber plantation brothers can continue their careers. and have a good quality of life.”
Thanomkiat Yingchuan, advisor to the chairman of the committee of the National Rubber Farmers Institute, RAOT, said that COVID-19 has affected workers. both rubber tapping workers and workers working in product processing causing a loss of income that should have been not less It also affects the children of rubber farmers. The lack of opportunity to work to make money. On the other hand, it is interesting that enough privatization is not enough. Para rubber is in short supply. and make the price better which is in accordance with the normal mechanism considered an opportunity in a crisis But it cannot be denied that with other professions It is difficult to find a way to turn a crisis into an opportunity.
Mrs. Benjamon Praipruek, a representative of rubber tapping from Phatthalung province, revealed that rubber farmers have to wear masks to cut rubber. Even though the rubber plantation is a wide area and fresh air causing more expenses As for the occupation during the COVID Rubber plantation farmers can’t wait for the government to come and solve the problem alone. But you must manage yourself in a systematic way.
“Set it as a slogan Use the rubber plantation as seven a university as a hospital It is a rubber plantation that we can rely on for everything. Help us reduce household expenses. without the need to eat luxury food We must know how to take advantage of the things next door. Sweet vegetables in the Yang forest, Kaeng Liang, and red ant eggs can be eaten in our own garden.”
As for Mr. Poonthawat Tell the history of Chai Director of the National Rubber Farmers Institute, RAOT, pointed out that the main way of survival in this crisis is sustainable rubber plantation. Change from the traditional monolithic rubber plantation focusing on planting only rubber to be a rubber forest where more crops are planted, and even now many rubber farmers still have income from rubber which is being desired to be used to make rubber gloves for medical use but must keep an eye on that If changing the covid disease as an endemic disease How much will it affect farmers? Therefore, everyone has to adapt all the time. for sustainable benefits
- RAOT recommends planting mixed plants in rubber plantations increase income to get rich
To help improve the quality of life of rubber plantation farmers, RAOT has added knowledge to create a career. in the form of workshop activities “Cultivation of mixed plants in rubber plantations” by Mr. Surasak Choothong, Chair of the Bachelor of Science Program Department of Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping Faculty of Agriculture Rajamangala University of Technology Sriwichai
Mr. Surasak said that rubber planting is a monoculture. considered high risk The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) is trying to adjust the farmer concept from monoculture. to integrated farming according to the principle of sufficiency economy by raising animals and having other plants to grow together and planting in rubber plantations Help farmers to have both crops and animal products circulating in the market all year round. make life rich and generate sustainable income
Farmers who grow rubber as a monoculture Popularly planted rubber trees in a distance of 7 meters between the trees, 3 meters distance from the row, or 76 trees per rai, but mixed crops in the rubber plantation The proportion of rubber tree planting must be adjusted at a distance of 9 meters or 12 meters X 3 meters in order to have more space for planting animals in the rubber plantation.
Plots planting rubber trees, not older than 3 years old, can plant rubber plants. In the group of vegetables, pineapples, farm rice, bonsi, etc., the rubber tree aged 3 years or more under the shade of rubber Ginger, galangal, and Indonesian can be planted as rubber co-plants. Including raising fish, raising frogs, goats, sheep and cows in the rubber plantation comfortably.
“Farmers who grow para rubber as a monoculture The average monthly income from selling latex is 6,000 baht per rai, but farmers who grow crops in rubber plantations have an increase in monthly income reaching ten thousand baht per rai A farmer has 3-4 rai of rubber planting area and grows vegetables miang or liang leaves as co-yang plants. Picking vegetables and selling them for 80 baht per kilogram. Picking vegetables for selling every week. will have a monthly income of more than a hundred thousand baht Therefore, I would like to persuade rubber farmers to use the vacant space in the rubber plantation to benefit. by bringing together crops for animal husbandry as a source of food in the household And it is another source of income for raising the family,” said Mr. Surasak.
- Sri Trang shows the “STA Friends” app, including all the information you need to know regarding rubber plantation.
One of the booths that received a lot of attention from visitors was the booth of Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited, Thung Song branch, who introduced the application “STA Friends” or “Sri Trang Friends. Farmers” with rubber plantation farmers general public And students pay attention, ask and download a lot.
Mr. Teerawut Srithongkul, factory manager, Sri Trang, Thung Song branch, said that the highlight of this app is in providing various information. In the rubber industry, both in Thailand and abroad in depth, such as rubber trading information giving rubber farmers access to accurate information instant transparency can check at any time which is fair to doing business Help users and business partners grow sustainably together. It is also easy to use, easy to understand, and highly secure.
“The STA Friends app aims to help drive Upgrading Thailand to be a world-class rubber hub Open for download and use the service for 4 years, which Sri Trang has improved and developed the app. regularly so that rubber farmers get the most benefit causing the number of users to continue to increase In the future, more prominent features will be added. Make users not only access information only. but also have access to funding sources for rubber plantations and add value to the product as well,” said Mr. Teerawut.
- The most fun spiky bird cage contest Unlimited Rewards
In addition to the full knowledge of para rubber Rubber Expo 2021 also has activities to create colors and enjoyment for visitors to join in the cheering together, such as organizing the spigot cage bird competition, which on April 10, will be held in 2 branches, namely Chao Sieng Thong branch, 60 birds during In the morning and the international branch of the Rising Star 60 birds in the followingnoon, followed by the award ceremony for the winners. and other awards, up to 42 awards
The winner of the Chao Siang Thong branch goes to the team “Khun Phon Pak Phanang”, the owner of the cage number 31.
By Mr. Dechrit Sanlim, a representative of the Khun Phan Pak Phanang team, said that he was very impressed with the award. After winning the grand prize many times for various reasons. But this competition can do impressive results from the beginning. It was a delightful achievement. The goal from now on is to bring the spiky bird cage to the contest in Prachuap Khiri Khan province and hope that it will make more people interested in the spigot competition circle.
While the winner of the international competition in the Rising Star category, 60 birds, goes to the team “Aswin Siang Thong”, the owner of the cage number 45 by Mr. Nut Chandi, a representative of the Aswin Siangthong team, saying that he is very pleased with this victory. Which has to give credit to the bird who led the winning team this time, which is “Khun Hang”, who helped the team win 8 bouts in a row from 8 provinces because he is a talented bird, soft-spoken, good idiom, and most importantly, “Rick” is Occupation, which is a big handicap that help the team win the championship
Representative of the Golden Knight team Mention the secret to winning this time that It comes from raising the spigot cage bird completely. Take good care of the birds and if you can, the rest of the competition “Khun Hanging” will take care of it. and did not disappoint
“Hopefully you can win in the next competitions as well, and hope that more people will know the fun of the spigots in the future,” said Mr. Nut.
