SURAT THANI, 13 Feb 2015 – The Agricultural Council in Surat Thani held a seminar for farmers aimed at moving the province’s agricultural sector forward.
Organizers said the seminar also set to inform the agricultural operators in the province on the national agricultural strategies and the current government policy for the sector. The event was also intended to give farmers a chance to voice their opinions, suggestions and obstacles to their work.
During the seminar, a survey on agricultural organizations was also conducted in an effort to register them and utilize their information for use in the next seminar.
The Agricultural Council Act 2009 has stipulated the establishment of National Agricultural Council and provincial level Agricultural Council. These agencies have been tasked with informing the government of problems faced by local farmers, proposing solutions, developing the agricultural sector and creating a network of agriculture from ground up.
