House, Aug. 26- Deputy Spokesman reveals that the government has taken measures to prevent the use of monkey labor. Set the MFP symbol to raise the production standard that can be traced. Reinforces confidence in Thai coconut industry for export on the world stage
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government has implemented measures to certify food production system safety GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) MFP (GAP Monkey Free Plus) that can be traced throughout the production line. as well as pushing for the concrete and international use of the GAP MFP mark, reinforcing and affirming the production process and processing of coconuts in Thailand. Build consumer confidence in foreign markets
Deputy spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said Department of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives together with relevant sectors Including government agencies, private sectors, associations, clubs and manufacturers and exporters of Thai coconut products. Going forward with the GAP Monkey free plus measure to certify coconut plantations into the GAP production system, as well as to verify that the plantations are not harvested by monkeys. In addition to the aforementioned measures Government agencies also research and invent new innovations and technologies. as a guideline for farmers and Thai coconut industry brought to learn And continue to adapt new technologies to harvest coconuts.
Deputy Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister added that The measure will be the first to assess the use of monkey labor in GAP-certified coconut farmer plots. and inspecting farmer plots in the network of coconut product processing companies for export with the belief that will be able to build confidence with partners And to the image of Thailand in terms of coconut production in every step as well and sustainably.
Currently, there are 1,372 plots of curry coconut plots that have passed the GAP MFP assessment, covering an area of 13,546 rai, and 533 young coconut plots, covering an area of 6,597 rai, with the goal of comprehensive inspection. About 4,526 GAP-certified farmer plots, 47,125 rai and inspected for farmers and farmers who entrepreneurs have requested within September 2023 (as of March 2023).
“The government assesses the work And to focus on the quality and safety of agricultural products, which includes all problems. In addition, consumption trends that take into account health, safety and environmental management. Thailand, as a country that exports agricultural products and food to the world market Therefore, attention must be paid to every step. From the production process, harvesting and exporting, solving problems in every dimension. for the benefit of promoting the better living of farmers And for the opportunity to upgrade Thai industry to the international level, ”said Ms. Ratchada .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency