BANGKOK, 9 September 2015 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is to raise the quality of Thai produce to meet international standards ahead of the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community.
Relevant agencies have been instructed to make sure the production and the delivery processes of farm products are in line with standard procedures.
Mangoes
The move is aimed at raising the confidence of consumers in Thailand as well as overseas. The Ministry is determined to solve production problems for farmers as they are the producers of farm goods.
The Ministry has also tasked the National Bureau for Agricultural Commodities and Food Standards with raising awareness among manufacturers regarding import and export laws as well as the legal punishment for violating them.
Mangosteens
Several units under the Ministry including the Department of Agriculture, the Fisheries Department, and the Department of Livestock will join the effort to make sure regional farmers are aware of rules and restrictions that apply to them.
