Phayao, "Deputy Minister Anucha" visits Phayao to bring out the identity of 'Baan Bua organic rice' to add value to meet consumer needs. Admire the weaving group Create extra income from farming Mr. Anucha Nakasai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Revealed on the occasion of visiting the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center of Ban Dok Bua Community, Ban Tun Subdistrict, Mueang Phayao District, Phayao Province, then visited the Ban Bua Rice Mill. Ready to give vacuum rice packing machines to members along with Mr. Natthakit Khongthip, Director-General of the Rice Department. and administrators of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives that the government by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives There is a policy to develop sustainable agriculture by producing organic rice. And there are measures to stabilize rice prices and farmers' incomes. By promoting organic rice production To manage rice throughout the supply chain The production of organic rice can be considered as adding val ue to rice products. And it is one of the options that meets the changing needs of consumers. It is considered to create opportunities for fellow farmers. It also promotes production. Domestic consumption Strengthen it to be a strong community economic foundation according to the principles of sustainable development. Mr. Anucha also said that The Ban Bua community's organic rice processing is considered an environmentally friendly product. Raise the quality of life for members and communities It is one of the key points of sustainable development. It also creates value for the product, has a market to support it, and creates income for members to have a better life and well-being. It also emphasizes on allowing members to have additional careers. Have additional income By raising the concept of Chainat Model which aims to provide farmers with increased income From the original cultivation of plants Turn to doing livestock It is an alternative that will help farmers have a better quality of life, generating income in just 3 years by producing upstream cattle. grass-fed Therefore saving production costs. Able to raise as a main occupation or in conjunction with farming to generate income Ban Dok Bua community is a source of good quality organic rice production. It has high quality and nutritional value. and has a standardized production process In addition, community members continue to build on their knowledge. Local wisdom in weaving To increase income during the period of abstinence from farming Important products include organic rice, woven basketry products, chicken coops, and non-toxic vegetables. organic chicken farming and the use of alternative energy by using biomass stoves. In addition, the community has embraced the philosophy of sufficiency economy, which is considered a good model for other areas. The idea was taken further. To expand more production areas To be sufficient to meet the needs of the market and consumers. It is a community that is very admirable. Organic rice production in Phayao Pro vince faces many problems, such as low yield per rai. Due to a shortage of good seeds Deteriorated soil condition and developing farmers to have knowledge and ability in production and serious management. The Phayao Rice Seed Center, the Rice Department, has come to promote and develop organic rice production. Which has promoted the production of organic rice for 5 groups, 83 farmers, total organic rice cultivation area is 515.75 rai, divided into 107.25 rai of RD6 rice variety, 261.50 rai of RD15 rice variety, 141 rai of Khao Dok Jasmine 105 rice variety. and other rice varieties 6 rai.- Source: Thai News Agency