Bangkok: The ministries of Agriculture, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and Labor are moving forward with a customized fertilizer project to reduce costs and increase productivity. The government is proactively accelerating integrated efforts to improve the quality of life for Thai farmers.
According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture, Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and Labor are collaborating on a customized fertilizer project to reduce costs, increase productivity, and sustainably restore soil through the use of technology and vocational skills training, thereby increasing farmers' income. Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, is accelerating the implementation of integrated policies among government agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and the Ministry of Labour, in order to systematically upgrade the Thai agricultural sector.
Ms. Lalida stated that the project focuses on promoting the use of customized fertilizers, designed to suit the soil conditions and plant needs in each area. This is achieved by analyzing soil data and utilizing digital technology to support farmers in using fertilizers more efficiently, reducing unnecessary use, thereby lowering production costs, increasing yields, and restoring soil quality simultaneously. This ultimately leads to environmental sustainability.
Furthermore, the government prioritizes the development of farmers' vocational skills. The Ministry of Labour plays a role in upskilling and reskilling to increase opportunities for supplementary income, while the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation supports the transfer of knowledge, technology, and innovation to farmers through cooperative mechanisms in the area. This makes it easier for farmers to access tools and knowledge.
This project is also part of the government's proactive approach to preparing for global fluctuations, especially in the prices of fertilizers and agricultural inputs, in order to reduce reliance on imports and promote the efficient use of domestic resources. This will help strengthen the Thai agricultural sector in the long term. Ms. Lalida emphasized that the public would benefit from lower production costs, more stable income, and improved soil quality, along with opportunities to develop new professional skills, enhancing the quality of life for Thai farmers.