The government promotes the cultivation of coffee to be beautiful. Ministry of Agriculture promotes local identity Arabica seeds won the contest, 23,000 baht per kilogram.
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has driven the government’s policy to promote coffee planting Because Thailand has a suitable area for growing coffee. This makes it possible to grow coffee in the varieties that the market wants, both Arabica and Robusta.
Emphasis is placed on farmers to choose coffee cultivation according to the varieties that are suitable for the area mainly. and the familiarity of farmers including the market to buy produce in the area The Ministry of Agriculture and related sectors have jointly formulated a plan to manage coffee production from the north to the south. Build quality in a complete range from production, processing to marketing. Good quality products are internationally accepted, generating income and sustainability for farmers. Currently, coffee is considered one of the country’s economic crops that can create a leap in added value.
Ms. Ratchada said that most recently in Aug. The Ministry of Agriculture has organized an auction for the 10 best Thai coffees in 2022, with cooperation from national coffee experts to test the coffee taste. and selected coffee beans that are the 10 best Thai coffees in 4 categories with a total of 40 meticulously selected by Arabica coffee beans Received the first prize in the semi-dry / honey process category of farmers from Nan province.
which has been auctioned with the highest value is 23,000 baht per kilogram, while Wet / Fully Wash Process Arabica coffee has the highest bid at 3,050 baht per kilogram, while dry Arabica coffee or Dry Process has the highest bid at 5,050 baht per kilogram and Robusta coffee The highest auction value is 5,500 baht per kilogram.
Ms. Ratchada said that Mr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Has ordered the Department of Agricultural Extension to take care of coffee farmers throughout the production chain. To enhance the quality of Thai coffee to have the identity of local coffee including integration of government agencies, the private sector, academics, educational institutions and farmers.
In order to increase product value and create sustainable agriculture with modernity, farmers must be able to sell products through online and offline channels. Along with encouraging farmers to gather together in the form of large plots or community enterprises to process coffee products in the form of ready-to-drink coffee. and create a brand to be known
At present, the price of quality coffee beans can create a very high added value. Unlike before, the price of coffee beans was very cheap. and many large plots have been successful Can create a name that is widely known, such as Khao Thalu Coffee, Tham Singh Coffee or Krabi Coffee, etc.
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