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World Wildlife Fund Thailand office (WWF-Thailand), Central Group of Companies (Central Group) and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) signed an agreement to join forces together to drive the "FLR349" fund, 3 Forests, 4 Benefits, embracing the King's science as The model solves the problem of the cycle of farmer debt and the problem of the destruction of watershed forest ecosystems. This agreement emphasizes building cooperation to restore strong grassroots economies through building a local food system, developing value chains and developing purchasing markets. To connect with both local and national consumers. Aiming to restore 50,000 rai of watershed forests within 10 years, revitalizing northern farmers and expanding the results to the entire country. FLR349 is a model that brings sustainable consumption and production patterns to solve the problem of natural resource deterioration caused by growing monoculture crops and encroaching forests, using high levels of chemicals. and the problem of smog from burning corn fields to feed animals Restoring watershed forests (Forest Landscape Restoration), developing food systems for local food (Local Food), and promoting food security (Food Security) in northern areas. It was initiated by organizations from civil society and the private sector in 2018. “Currently, there has been a restoration of watershed forests in Chiang Mai Province, Mae Chaem District, and Nan Province, Na Noi District, which has taken place in total of 400 rai, with approximately 83,000 trees, and farmers are encouraged to stop planting corn for animal feed and burning stubble in forest areas.
Upstream, 1,500 rai has already been reached. There are 1,370 households of farmers benefiting from the project, with support from all sectors being key. Especially in terms of supporting organic products from consumers and the supporting market. This will be an important help in giving farmers the confidence to practice more sustainable agriculture,” Mr. Plai Pirom, Manager of the Sustainable Consumption and Production Project. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said "Within this memorandum of understanding It is a collaboration to prepare to support the increasing number of farmers. In addition to supporting knowledge and supply chain management There is also appropriate credit and budget support for farmers from the BAAC in making the transition to 3 forests WhatsApp Number List benefits, and in terms of marketing. There will be the Central Group as a mentor in the purchasing market. Together with social enterprise companies and various community cooperatives, a cold storage system has been developed to maintain quality. and distribution points to reach general customers in the local area Including school restaurants and hotels, etc.," said Mr. Ratthapat Srichanklad, secretary-general of FLR349. “Central Group places serious importance on creating a good quality of life for the community. Improve environmental quality Including solving the climate crisis that is an urgent matter for everyone. The FLR349 fund is another project that the Central Group supports in many ways. Both being a marketing mentor, purchasing and developing and processing organic agricultural products from the project. and assistance with production factors We have a common goal of restoring the watershed forests to their full potential. Create a stable career for farmers and driving a sustainable.
food system through supporting organic farming,” said Mr. Pichai Chirathivat, Executive Director of Central Group Company Limited. In addition to signing the memorandum of understanding The Central Group has also provided funding to build three greenhouses for the Mae Chaem Industrial Estate Cooperative, Kong Khaek Subdistrict, Lo Pong Village, to serve as a model for organic farming and planting of tree seedlings for farmers in Mae Chaem District who participate in the project. About the FLR349 fund The "FLR349" fund is a fund that embraces the royal science of planting 3 types of forests, 4 benefits, and creating a value chain that is a model for farmers in upstream forest areas. The FLR349 fund will be like a mentor for farmers in changing methods. Agriculture using monocultures that encroach on forests uses high levels of chemicals. Toward integrated agriculture The destination will be to restore the environment that has been degraded from the clearing and destruction of the soil. Through planting and caring for permanent forest trees, growing fruit trees and various types of vegetables and herbs in an integrated manner. Support and restore the ecosystem And it is an area that stores carbon, water, and facilitates the production of a variety of foods that are safe to produce and consume. It strengthens farmers and communities to be self-reliant. Reduce the burden of living expenses and restore your health. This will enable us to escape the cycle of debt.
Upstream, 1,500 rai has already been reached. There are 1,370 households of farmers benefiting from the project, with support from all sectors being key. Especially in terms of supporting organic products from consumers and the supporting market. This will be an important help in giving farmers the confidence to practice more sustainable agriculture,” Mr. Plai Pirom, Manager of the Sustainable Consumption and Production Project. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said "Within this memorandum of understanding It is a collaboration to prepare to support the increasing number of farmers. In addition to supporting knowledge and supply chain management There is also appropriate credit and budget support for farmers from the BAAC in making the transition to 3 forests WhatsApp Number List benefits, and in terms of marketing. There will be the Central Group as a mentor in the purchasing market. Together with social enterprise companies and various community cooperatives, a cold storage system has been developed to maintain quality. and distribution points to reach general customers in the local area Including school restaurants and hotels, etc.," said Mr. Ratthapat Srichanklad, secretary-general of FLR349. “Central Group places serious importance on creating a good quality of life for the community. Improve environmental quality Including solving the climate crisis that is an urgent matter for everyone. The FLR349 fund is another project that the Central Group supports in many ways. Both being a marketing mentor, purchasing and developing and processing organic agricultural products from the project. and assistance with production factors We have a common goal of restoring the watershed forests to their full potential. Create a stable career for farmers and driving a sustainable.
food system through supporting organic farming,” said Mr. Pichai Chirathivat, Executive Director of Central Group Company Limited. In addition to signing the memorandum of understanding The Central Group has also provided funding to build three greenhouses for the Mae Chaem Industrial Estate Cooperative, Kong Khaek Subdistrict, Lo Pong Village, to serve as a model for organic farming and planting of tree seedlings for farmers in Mae Chaem District who participate in the project. About the FLR349 fund The "FLR349" fund is a fund that embraces the royal science of planting 3 types of forests, 4 benefits, and creating a value chain that is a model for farmers in upstream forest areas. The FLR349 fund will be like a mentor for farmers in changing methods. Agriculture using monocultures that encroach on forests uses high levels of chemicals. Toward integrated agriculture The destination will be to restore the environment that has been degraded from the clearing and destruction of the soil. Through planting and caring for permanent forest trees, growing fruit trees and various types of vegetables and herbs in an integrated manner. Support and restore the ecosystem And it is an area that stores carbon, water, and facilitates the production of a variety of foods that are safe to produce and consume. It strengthens farmers and communities to be self-reliant. Reduce the burden of living expenses and restore your health. This will enable us to escape the cycle of debt.