The Thailand Rice Department and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a joint 5-year work plan in Bangkok, Thailand. The work plan is grounded on the decades-long partnership of both institutions and focuses on the following work areas: Excellence in rice science and further utilization, enhancing production efficiency and problem-solving, climate change, food security, and site-specific production, responding to the need for markets and consumers, and strengthening rice farmers and their organization.
Deputy Director General of the Rice Department, Dr. Chitnucha Buddhaboon emphasized the national importance of rice for Thailand. During the first quarter of 2023, Thailand has already exported more than 2 million tonnes valued at 38.06 billion Thai baht. This is 29.26% higher than the amount of exported rice compared to previous periods. Thailand has also significantly invested in agricultural development, focusing on irrigation, farm-to-market connections, and research and extension.
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