Mr. Wattanasak Sueaiam Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade revealed that according to the Deputy Prime Minister And-The Minister of Commerce (Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit) has given the policy to the Department of Internal Trade. Accelerate the purchase of 3 types of tuber crops, namely onions, shallots and garlic, from farmers groups in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Sisaket provinces in advance continually. From the beginning of the production season in February last year, at the market price through the Agricultural Covenant Mechanism or the Om Koi Model, the total amount was purchased 9,360 tons, consisting of 1) 3,630 tons of onions, 2) 210 tons of shallots and 3) 5,520 tons of garlic to Distributed to wholesale-retail malls, processing factories, central agricultural markets Including fuel service stations. In addition, the Department has also implemented measures to manage excess production (Over Supply) in parallel with the Omkoi model, such as the 2522 Bulb Market Management Project, supporting quality management costs and linking the distribution of produce. Tubers Management Project for Delaying Sales Year 2022 Supporting management fees for purchasing, collecting and maintaining stock quality in cold storage and import regulatory measures, etc. As a result, the price of three tuberous crops in 2022 continued to improve from the previous year. (Assorted grade onion from 6.75 baht/kg to 12-15 baht/kg, mixed grade shallot from 5-6 baht/kg to 9-10 baht/kg, and garlic assorted grades from 10.90 baht/kg. to 12-13 baht/kg) and gives farmers confidence that there will be a market to support their produce throughout the season.
Today (22 April 65) under the Omkoi Model measure, the Department has accelerated the implementation of the delivery of 3 types of tubers after the purchase agreement has been signed. to 4 major fuel dealers, namely PT, Bangchak, PTT Station and Shell, which will help distribute produce to farmers in the amount of more than 1,200 tons to be given as a gift to users It will be distributed between 22 and 25 Apr ’65 or until stocks run out. in the Bangkok metropolitan area, the central region
Western and Southern region, more than 1,000 branches
Director General, Department of Internal Trade added that from the measures that the Department have cooperated with partners To help farmers distribute their produce this time. In addition to being able to help all 3 types of tuberous plants, onion, shallot and garlic have a better price throughout the production season, it also makesconsumerThose who come to use the refueling service also have the opportunity to help farmers as well.