PATHUM THANI, 12 March 2015 – The Rice Department is organizing a “Field Day” exhibition at the Pathumthani Rice Research Center to promote water-saving in the rice production system.
Director-General Chanpithya Shimphalee said after presiding over the opening ceremony that the event was held to commemorate the 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 2nd April 2015.
The exhibition is also an effort by the Rice Department to raise farmers’ awareness about using water wisely and to optimize the use of water in rice production.
The Field Day exhibition is organized by Pathumthani Rice Research Center in collaboration with seven other centers in different parts of Thailand. The event has the format of a Farmer Market and also incorporates such activities as seminars, contests of rice-based products, and demonstrations on rice processing.
