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Govt plans new handout for farmers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» The cabinet has approved a new programme to support over four million households which rely on agriculture across the country, which would see about 38.5 billion baht in financial assistance rolled out to replace the fertiliser co-payment scheme that was terminated by the government yesterday.
Rice farmers to get help with harvest costs
Published on 20/11/2024
» The government is preparing to scrap a much-criticised fertiliser co-payment scheme and replace it with a new programme aimed at reducing rice farmers’ harvest costs, according to Agriculture Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Co-pay gripes prompt 30-billion-baht fertiliser subsidy rethink
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2024
» The National Rice Policy and Management Committee will be asked to review the 30-billion-baht fertiliser subsidy programme for 4.68 million rice farmers due to apparent difficulties with the scheme.
Fishy failures
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/07/2024
» Re: "Time to solve fish invasion", (Editorial, July 19) and "Really fishy business", (Editorial, July 6). The BP editorial highlights the problem created by an invasive species of freshwater fish called blackchin tilapia. Tilapia are the third world's salmon, a valuable food fish rich in protein and easy to cultivate.
Fertiliser subsidy hurts farmers, say MPs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2024
» Many government and opposition MPs have strongly objected to a cabinet-approved fertiliser subsidy programme costing 30 billion baht and intended to help 4.68 million rice farmers, saying it must be revised.
Beyond subsidies
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/07/2024
» Re: "Cabinet set to approve assistance for farmers", (Business, July 13). The announcement by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat is a positive step.
Heed rice warning
Published on 15/07/2024
» Re: "Cabinet allocates B29.9bn for fertiliser scheme", (Business, June 26).
Cabinet set to approve assistance for farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/07/2024
» Measures to address public debt and support the agriculture sector are likely to be implemented soon, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
B30bn fertiliser subsidy plan raises questions
Published on 02/07/2024
» More questions have been raised over the transparency of a planned 30-billion-baht programme aimed at helping cut rice farmers’ operating costs by co-paying their fertiliser expenses.
Farm plan won't work
Oped, Published on 29/06/2024
» Despite much criticism, the cabinet has decided to go ahead with its expensive fertiliser co-payment scheme.