MrLungokorn Ponbut The adviser to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives revealed that the Thailand Sea Salt Development Committee meeting No. 5/2022 of 23 December 2022 concluded the results of the development.sea salt In the year 2022, including activities to inherit and revive the Kwan Kluea tradition and the first salt field ceremony to see the importance of Thai sea salt and is one of the ways to promote Soft power as well as protecting Thai sea salt from international trade. Looking for export opportunities development of standard salt to enter the consumer market
Including using products from the salt pans to be used in various ways, such as using the salt pan to fertilize plants. In addition to salt processing to produce salt products such as spa salt, salt soap, the importance of the brand. development of salt pans as a tourist attraction to help farmers in case of disasters Support to sources of credit, funds for farmers, etc.
He also praised and thanked the Thai Sea Salt Development Committee and agencies from all sectors involved. in integrating the proactive work of all sectors together as well as creating a system and framework for the sustainable development of Thai sea salt. Established the Thai Sea Salt Institute, which is an Agricultural Innovation and Technology Center (AIC Center) in the category of a salt center of excellence. in raising the development of Thai sea salt to international standards
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Mr. Alongkorn went on to say that The meeting noted the following reports:
1. Conservation performance and continuation of sea salt wisdom “Na Kluea Farm Tradition” Held on 10 November 2022 at Cooperative Community Enterprise, Moo 3 Khok Kham, Khok Kham Sub-district, Mueang Samut Sakhon District. Samut Sakhon Province
2. Production forecastssea salt Production year 2022/23, total sea salt production is expected in 7 provinces, amounting to 531,201.87 tons, Phetchaburi province. It is the province with the largest production of sea salt, accounting for 219,292 tons, accounting for 41.27%, followed by Samut Sakhon, 208,674.84 tons, accounting for 39.28%, Samut Songkhram province 93,840 tons, Chonburi province 4,015.75 tons, Chachoengsao Province 2,520.27 tons, Pattani Province 2,310.01 tons and Chanthaburi Province 549 tons
3. State of progress of operationsdevelopment of Thai sea salt Thai Sea Salt Institute Phetchaburi Rajabhat University Thai Sea Salt Institute which led the development of Thai sea salt And systematically solve the sea salt problems from 2016 till now, promoted to Center of Excellence on June 1, 2020 Start “Agritech and Innovation Center (AIC)” as a source of services for farmers collecting knowledge in agricultural technology and innovation Able to apply various knowledge to further develop production Can reduce the production cost of agricultural products and provide quality products and standards Is a integrated work together.
For the 2022 fiscal year, the following activities were carried out:
1. Encourage farmers to adopt smart agricultural technology to increase efficiency and productivity, which will reduce costs. In terms of manpower, it is more cost-effective, accurate and easy to operate. Product harvesting management system with unmanned salt truck
2. Support industrial processing, research and development to transform agricultural products into high value-added products such as high-grade mineral salt Skin care serum, salt flower soap
3. Development of new normal tourist attractions from biodiversity and culture Wisdom agriculture and tourist attractions management system, research and development to bring digital technology to help locals create tourism content. as well as self-managing the route and number of tourists on the salt route Improving local culture and traditions, such as the first salt field ceremony to make salt
4. Create a circular economy that focuses on converting waste into a source of income for research and development to create added value for existing entrepreneurs in the system. Including creating economic opportunities for new entrepreneurs such as the Zero waste model, using waste materials. Organic fertilizers, peat, salt for various crops, artificial sea salt for breeding marine animals.
In addition, the meeting considered the following important topics:
1. Approve, in principle, the salt deferment credit project, production year 2022/23, following the previous meeting. The goal is to slow down the amount of sea salt from entering the market at the same time. Alleviate the suffering of salt farmers in terms of family expenses and debts, as well as increase the price of salt and stabilize the price of salt. and assigned relevant agencies, namely BAAC, Ministry of Commerce Department of Agricultural Extension and other agencies continue to accelerate related actions.
2. Guidelines for the development of cooperation in overseas marketing of Thai sea salt with the collaboration of agricultural ambassadors (Belgium, United States, Italy, Australia, Indonesia, China, Japan) to consider ways to cooperate with channels international marketing channels, such as channels to expand foreign markets through online marketing. Educate on countries that can be exported Measures for agricultural products in each country Knowledge of trade, tax, import-export statistics of interest
Including the techniques to create products that are pleasing to the eye, can understand the insights in each country. And drill into the right market in that country, etc., to create opportunities to compete in new markets. And reduce the impact on Thailand’s agricultural sector in order to lead the creation of investment opportunities, expanding sea salt marketing channels overseas as well
3. Use of terminology “Fields of Sea Salt” and “Fields of Sea Salt” The meeting decided to use the word “Fields of Sea Salt” which is appropriate and easy to understand exactly the meaning of salt cultivation by farmers
The assembly also recognized Introducing Innovative Latex Coated Synthetic Fiber Sheet O the Water Deflector for Tech (RUBTEX WATERPROOF MEMBRANE (RUBTEX WM)) of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), developed by Texet Co., Ltd. in cooperation with the R&D department of the rubber industry. Rubber Authority of Thailand It is suitable for use in nature for laying ponds, reservoirs, weirs, dams, water distribution systems, embankments and road under embankments, etc.
In this regard, the meeting proposed that RAOT together with the Thai Sea Salt Institute Experiment the innovation of synthetic fiber mattresses covered in latex on the salt pans of the farmers of the neighboring areas. To test the efficiency and suitability for use in farmers’ salt flats or not and how. This is another way to promote the use of natural rubber in the country.
Structural and Systematic Development of Thai Sea Salt via Salt Development Platform It is regarded as a model development model that can be used as a platform for the development of agriculture sector in crops, fisheries and livestock,” said Alongkorn.
