Nan, The Minister of Commerce visits the production area of ??"Nan Coffee", a good Nan Nakhon product, meeting the new generation of entrepreneurs. Highlights! Pushing up to GI, raising the level of coffee in Nan Allowing young people to live in the community sustainably Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Lead the team into the area of ??Nan Province. Invade the production of premium quality coffee that has a unique identity. It is very popular among coffee lovers. Ready to move forward with the registration of Geographical Indication products. (Geographical Indication : GI) reveals preparations to promote and support upgrading the grassroots economy to be strong. Emphasis is placed on adding value to agricultural products with local identities through Geographical Indications (GI) for the new generation to stay with the area. However, guidelines for promoting the registration of Geographical Indication (GI) products are an important policy of the Ministry of Commerce. that they want to improve their quality of life The well-being of the people through the promotion of local community products that are unique with geographic indications. Visiting Nan coffee plantation and production areas in the areas of Doi Mae Charim, Mae Charim District, and Doi Suan Ya Luang, Tha Wang Pha District, to promote and prepare to push for the registration of a new Geographical Indication of Nan Province. and discussed with farmer producer groups Coffee traders in Nan Province, including the new generation entrepreneurs (YEC) of Nan Province and MOC Biz Club to discuss ways to develop the potential and raise the level of Nan coffee products to the international coffee market industry. 'I want you to be meticulous and make good quality. If GI is added, it will increase in value. Make people live in the community stay with family Young people, if they have income, do not need to go live anywhere else. Currently, the Department of Intellectual Property Ministry of Commerce We are helping with B EDO (Biological Based Economic Development Office) (Public Organization) abbreviated as The Provincial Police Office) helped write a petition. Expect it next month or the next month. Coffee products here are GI products. Add more value and all important government agencies come to work together He is a general coffee drinker, not a coffee lover. But I have started to taste the taste here. Make your coffee life happen here At first, he thought in his heart that the taste would be no different. But it turned out to be really different. Can know the sweet taste smell the fruit Get a sparkle on the cheeks. Coffee is an art just like foreign wine. I would like to invite my brothers and sisters to drink coffee at our house. It's quality coffee from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan. Villagers can make it to the standard. Today I saw young people in the village and felt comfortable passing it on to the younger ones. I admire you for giving me your experience. and the power of communities to solve problems and all governme nt agencies that help each other,' Mr. Phumtham said. Nan coffee is considered an important economic crop of Nan Province. At present, there are many varieties of Nan coffee and are in high demand in the coffee market, such as Doi Suan Ya Luang Coffee, Mae Charim Coffee, Maneepruek Coffee, Sakiang Coffee, etc. This is due to the geography of Nan Province, in general, most of it is complicated mountains. Which is 800 - 1,600 meters above sea level, causing cool weather throughout the year. In addition, there is a large area of ??watershed forest that is fertile. and soil conditions that contain important minerals for coffee plants Resulting in getting quality coffee beans. Has a unique fragrance. Rich flavor Different from other coffee sources For Nan Province There are important coffee growing areas, including Mae Charim District, Tha Wang Pha District. Thung Chang District, Song Khwae District, Chaloem Phra Kiat District and Bo Kluea District The total area is more than 11,448 rai. Currently, the Department of Intellectual Property has announced the registration of GI Thai coffee products, a total of 8 products from production sites throughout the country, such as Doi Chang coffee, Doi Tung coffee, Thepsadet coffee, etc., creating a total value of more than 695 million baht, which will be Strengthen the grassroots economic system Including creating jobs Continue to create sustainable income for the community. For those interested, please inquire for more information at Department of Intellectual Property hotline, call 1368 . Source: Thai News Agency