Praphat supports farmers to return to raise pigs

Deputy Minister Praphat leads the Ministry of Agriculture to go through 8 provinces in the upper northern region. respond to the policy of the Prime Minister Encourage small and small farmers to return to raising pigs, pulling BAAC for a career building project as a source of funds

Mr. Prapat Phothasuthon, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives chair the meeting to listen to problems and suggestions on the situation of pig production and marketing in the upper northern region Ready to support small pig farmers Small business in the upper north at Mae Jo University, Nong Han Subdistrict, San Sai District, Chiang Mai Province, with the governor of 8 provinces in the upper northern region. and related agencies. According to a survey and statistics collection of the Department of Livestock Development in 2020, it was found that Thailand has about 1 million sows, capable of producing up to 20 million fattening pigs per year, but in 2021, the number sows decreased Only about 900,000 left

There are about 18 million pigs that pass through the domestic slaughterhouse and 1 million are exported abroad, from 190,000 enterprises, divided into 185,000 smallholders, which account for about 30 percent of the country’s pigs, while the middle and The large 4,000 – 5,000 cases account for 70% of the country’s sow production. Therefore, the production of fattening piglets and fresh pork tends to be insufficient to meet domestic consumption demand. So pork prices have risen during this period.

After the joint discussion, Deputy Minister Praphat asked for cooperation to the governors of 8 provinces in the upper northern region. Let the provincial departments play a role in promoting pig farming in the area. and ordered the Department of Livestock Development to thoroughly assess the risks of the area to provide a target area for promotion support pig farming including to the livestock agencies in the area Accelerate the survey of farmers who want to come back to raise them again. and the farmers who were raising the former to use the information to improve the farmer’s registration in the field of livestock It is expected to be able to collect complete information. and ready to start supporting immediately by the end of January For pig breeds that will be used to support small and small breeders, it will be expedited to procure from the research center of the Department of Livestock Development. Good breed network of the Department of Livestock Development

Which has about 5,000 female breeders and has also negotiated for cooperation from large operators various universities and agricultural colleges across the country To help produce piglets, however, Deputy Minister Praphat has also received an offer from small farmers. smallholders in the upper northern region In the case of having existing debts with the bank BAAC already and damage from the epidemic or public uncontrollable But wanting to join the project, BAAC will consider as appropriate.

which will consider reducing the interest on the original debt moratorium on old debts or restructuring debt for a long-term repayment plan for farmers which must be in accordance with the agreement and consideration of the BAAC