“BAAC” places a pin on capital increase of 30,000 million baht through strengthened SME loans, tapping interest at 4%, supporting agricultural SMEs to operate under the BCG model.
25 Jan 2023 – Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Finance, as the chairman of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), said that the BAAC has a clear policy to help raise income levels. get farmers by shifting production towards high-value cash crops Innovation and technology are used to extend and create value to increase productivity. coupled with taking care of the environment There is a network link to help support both knowledge and marketing to help create opportunities for farmers Both the old model and the new model can fulfill their production potential and generate sustainable income.
Mr. Thanarat Ngamvalairat, BAAC manager, said that Preecha Fang Orange Garden It is considered a prototype of agricultural SMEs that aim to operate businesses that are environmentally friendly under the BCG model, which helps create value, increase productivity, create jobs, generate sustainable income. In line with the policy of BAAC
“BAAC is ready to support agricultural entrepreneurs who aim to use technology and innovation to reduce costs and increase production efficiency. Including investments that meet the needs of taking care of the environment for easier access to funding sources Through credit to strengthen SME agriculture, a credit line of 30,000 million baht, an interest rate of 4% to be used as working expenses or investing in business operations, ”said Mr. Thanarat.
Mr. Nattaphot Chetthawattananukul The founder of Preecha Fang Orange Farm, Chiang Mai Province, said that oranges are fruits that are nutritious. But in the past it was seen It is a pollutant to the environment. Therefore set a resolution that Must enable Thai people to consume oranges that are quality and safe. It is the origin of a research and development project to produce safe tangerines five years ago with a laboratory and Research and Development team surveying and collecting samples for plant diseases and pests. in the orange field to experiment to find the cause of plant disease And can successfully develop the use of microorganisms and plant extracts to eliminate and control citrus pests (Biological Controls) instead of using chemicals.
In addition, pesticide residues in citrus are also examined with a test kit (GPO-TM KST) developed and certified by the Government Pharmaceutical Organization. The research and development of products in laboratories that meet such standards. Leading to the production of safe oranges that can be harvested throughout the year. by receiving the GAP standard from the Department of Agriculture from organic farming according to the principles of BCG Model
At present, Preecha Fang orange orchard has a total cultivation area of 500 rai, with more than 14 rai of research and development areas for safe oranges and is expanding the research area to a total of 190 rai, ready to bring raw materials from oranges to be processed into food. and drink skin care products health products to add value to the product In addition, the Preecha Fang orange orchard is also a learning center that allows interested parties and tourists to visit the event. ready to transfer knowledge Training in organic farming skills to create careers for farmers in the community and those interested in organic farming as well
