Mrs. Siriporn Dechsing Deputy Chief Executive Officer Corporate Communications Siam Makro Public Company Limited or MACRO revealed that Makro has been coordinated byDepartment of Agricultural ExtensionRegarding the problem of the ginger farmer community enterprise group, Khek Noi Subdistrict, Phetchabun Province, which is facing severe problems from the low price of ginger due to the large quantity of produce coming to the market. less export coupled with the increase in transportation costs from high oil prices. Makro is here to help. by purchasing the produce to help alleviate the suffering of farmers urgently
“This ginger community enterprise group There are approximately 647 farmer families in the network. We expect to help buy regarding 200 tons of ginger and distribute it through all Makro branches across the country. Along with organizing a promotional promotion to invite customers to subsidize the produce of farmers who are in trouble. Ginger is a medicinal plant that is beneficial to the body and is popular for consumption during the Covid-19 epidemic situation as well. Mrs. Siriporn say
side Mr. Gretsira Saewa Deputy Prime Minister Khek Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Phetchabun Province It revealed that at present, the Ginger Farmers Community Enterprise Group, Khek Noi Subdistrict, Phetchabun Province, has more than 647 households, spreading out regarding 3,000 rai of planting areas. In addition, during this period, the price of transportation costs increased from the rising oil price. The more it aggravates the heavy loss causing farmers to have more debt
“This year the economy is not good. Energy prices have risen a lot. Moreover, exports are not as good as they should be. causing them to face a crisis, unable to sell ginger, so farmers gathered Coordinate to seek help from government and private agencies such as Makro. but also to help educate regarding the harvest packaging improvements This gives farmers a way to develop further.” Mr. Gretsira say
Makro is aware of the problems that farmers face in many areas. Therefore, there is an important policy to help farmers survive and continue to grow sustainably. under the mission “Makro alongside Thai farmers” including the goal of pushing, promoting and developing Thai farmers to reach “Platform of Opportunity” Uplifting agribusiness in all dimensions, especially new marketing channels such as e-commerce, offline-online to bring more agricultural products to consumers
