Mr.Alongkorn Ponbut Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives revealed that the meeting of the Thai Sea Salt Development Committee No. 5/2022 on December 23, 2022 has concluded the development results.sea salt In the year 2022, including activities to inherit and revive the Kwan Kluea tradition and the salt field first ceremony to see the importance of Thai sea salt and is one of the ways to promote Soft power as well as the protection of Thai sea salt from international trade. Seeking Export Opportunities development of salt standards to enter the consumer market
Including the use of products from the salt fields to use in various ways, such as using the salt pane to fertilize the plants. As well as processing salt to produce salt products such as spa salt, salt soap, the importance of branding. development of salt fields as a tourist attraction to help farmers in the event of a disaster Support for credit sources, funds for farmers, etc.
He also praised and thanked the Thai Sea Salt Development Committee and agencies from all sectors involved. in integrating proactive work from all sectors together as well as creating a system and structure for sustainable development of Thai sea salt. Established the Thai Sea Salt Institute, which is an Agricultural Technology and Innovation Center (AIC Center) in the category of a center of excellence in salt. in elevating the development of Thai sea salt to international standards
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Mr. Alongkorn went on to say that The meeting acknowledged the following reports:
1. Performance of conservation and continuation of sea salt wisdom “Tradition of Na Kluea Farm” Held on November 10, 2022 at the Cooperative Community Enterprise, Moo 3 Khok Kham, Khok Kham Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon District. Samut Sakhon Province
2. Production forecastsea salt Production year 2022/23, it is expected that there will be a total sea salt production in 7 provinces, amounting to 531,201.87 tons, Phetchaburi province. Is the province with the most sea salt production, amounting to 219,292 tons, representing 41.27 percent, followed by Samut Sakhon, 208,674.84 tons, representing 39.28 percent, Samut Songkhram Province 93,840 tons, Chonburi Province 4,015.75 tons, Chachoengsao Province 2,520.27 tons, Pattani Province 2,310.01 tons and Chanthaburi Province 549 ton
3. Progress of operationsdevelopment of Thai sea salt Thai Sea Salt Institute Phetchaburi Rajabhat University Thai Sea Salt Institute which has driven the development of Thai sea salt And systematically solving sea salt problems since 2016 until now, upgraded to a center of excellence on June 1, 2020 Kick off to “Agritech and Innovation Center (AIC)” as a source of Farmer services that gather knowledge in technology and agricultural innovation Able to apply various knowledge to develop further production can reduce the cost of producing agricultural products and provide quality products and standards It is an integrated work together.
For the fiscal year 2022, the following activities have been carried out:
1. Encourage farmers to adopt smart farm technology to increase efficiency and productivity, which will reduce costs. In terms of labor, it is more convenient, accurate and easy to manage. Product harvesting management system with unmanned salt trucks
2. Supporting industrial processing, research and development to transform agricultural products into high value-added products such as high quality mineral salt Skin care serum, salt flower soap
3. Development of new normal tourist attractions from biodiversity and culture Wisdom agriculture and tourist attraction management system, research and development to bring digital technology to help locals create tourism content. as well as managing the route and the number of tourists by himself on the salt route Upgrading local culture and traditions, such as the salt field first ceremony to make salt
4. Creating a circular economy that focuses on converting waste into a source of research and development income to create added value for existing entrepreneurs in the system. Including creating economic opportunities for new entrepreneurs such as the Zero waste model, utilizing waste materials. Organic fertilizers, peat, salt for various crops, artificial sea salt for raising saltwater animals.
In addition, the meeting considered the following important issues:
1. Approve, in principle, the salt delay credit project, production year 2022/23, as a follow-up to the previous meeting. The objective is to slow the amount of sea salt from entering the market at the same time. Alleviate the suffering of salt farmers in terms of family expenses and debt, as well as raise the price of salt and stabilize the price of salt. and assigned relevant agencies, namely BAAC, Ministry of Commerce The Department of Agricultural Extension and other agencies continue to accelerate the relevant actions.
2. Guidelines for the development of cooperation in overseas marketing of Thai sea salt with the cooperation of agricultural ambassadors (Belgium, USA, Italy, Australia, Indonesia, China, Japan) to consider ways to cooperate with international marketing channels, such as channels to expand overseas markets through online marketing. Educating regarding countries that can be exported Measures for agricultural products in each country Knowledge of trade laws, taxes, import-export statistics of interest
Including techniques to create products that are pleasing to the eye, able to understand insights in each country. And drilling to the right market in that country, etc., to create opportunities to compete in new markets. And reduce the impact on the Thai agricultural sector in order to drive the creation of investment opportunities, expanding sea salt marketing channels abroad as well
3. Use of terminology “Sea salt fields” and “Sea salt fields” The meeting resolved to use the word “Sea salt fields” which is appropriate and easy to understand exactly the meaning of salt farming of farmers
The meeting also acknowledged Presentation of innovative synthetic fiber sheets coated with latex Or the water baffle for Tech (RUBTEX WATERPROOF MEMBRANE (RUBTEX WM)) of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), which was developed by Texet Co., Ltd. in collaboration with the Rubber Industry Research and Development Department. Rubber Authority of Thailand It is suitable for use in the nature of laying ponds, reservoirs, weirs, dams, water delivery systems, embankments, and under road embankments, etc.
In this regard, the meeting proposed that RAOT together with the Thai Sea Salt Institute Testing the innovation of latex-coated synthetic fiber mats on the salt fields of farmers in nearby areas. To test the efficiency and suitability for use in the salt fields of farmers or not and how. This is another way to promote the use of natural rubber in the country.
Structural and Systematic Development of Thai Sea Salt by Salt Development Platform It is considered a model development model that can be used as a platform for the development of the agricultural sector in crops, fisheries and livestock, ”said Alongkorn.
