Pattani, Deputy Minister Chaiya visits the area of ??the province. Pattani moves to solve the problem of the "Southern Border Cowboy Project" and pushes it to be an export area for halal products. Mr. Chaiya Promma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Visit the area to follow up on the project 'Southern border cowboys' from the case of farmers "Claim to send cattle that do not match the cover" in 2 places, including the Tanyonglulo cattle raising group, Village No. 2, Tanyonglulo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pattani Province and farmers in the Ban Thung Yai group, Village No. 1, Ban Nok Subdistrict, Panare District, Pattani Province There were executives and officials under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, along with Mrs. Patimo Sadiyamu, Governor of Pattani Province. and officials of relevant government agencies Waiting to welcome you in the area For the purposes of the Southern Border Cowboy Project It is a 7-year project (2022-2028) to build a grassroots economy for people in th e 5 southern border provinces. From creating animal feed plots build a greenhouse Purchasing native cows and hiring staff to take care of the farm To develop into an industrial area for exporting Halal products with potential to the Muslim world market. According to the government policy that wants to improve the quality of life of farmers, their income will increase 3 times in 4 years. In the first phase, the goal is to have 3,000 more cattle in the area and throughout the project there will be cattle that are ready to go to the Hala market. Not less than 50,000 pieces Mr. Chaiya said Field visit to inspect the project this time To encourage and listen to the problems of fellow farmers affected by the southern border cowboy project. Ministry of Agriculture Aiming for livestock raising to be the main occupation. that can generate income for farmers create economic opportunities Reduce inequality Ready to push for better quality of life for farmers. By giving the policy to the Department of Livestock Developm ent to take care of the inspection of cows to meet the characteristics of disease-free, safe, and pregnant cows. and there are documents supporting the origin of the cattle Ready to correct the problem of cattle that do not meet the agreed upon characteristics. In order to reduce the problem of farmers having to bear capital reductions and ensure efficient implementation of the project in the next phase. If any cow has been inspected If there is a problem, you can submit a claim to the farm that sells according to the contract conditions. Or if farmers want to purchase cattle themselves This can be done as well, such as buying cattle from disease-free farms that have been inspected by the Department of Livestock Development in Phetchaburi Province. Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon. For farmers who want to create a cattle-buffalo bank, ask the Department of Livestock Development to take care of this part, including Along with bringing guidelines for developing industrial estates for processing food for deliver y to the Middle East that farmer representatives have presented to the Prime Minister. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture There will be a meeting to discuss the Southern Border Cowboy Project with the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) and the Ministry of Interior during this week. Source: Thai News Agency