Chainat, Permanent Secretary of Agriculture Kick Off opens water delivery to prepare for rice farming in 2024 for low-lying areas of the Chao Phraya River Basin. and advises farmers to alternate between wet and dry rice cultivation. Promote cultivation of crops after rice fields Plants use little water. Increase income for farmers Mr. Prayoon Insakul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Revealed after visiting the area to open water delivery to prepare for rice farming in 2024, with Mr. Det Lekwichai, Deputy Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, reporting on readiness to deliver water to rice fields in the Chao Phraya River Basin. By opening the floodgates to send water into the irrigation system at 3 points, consisting of point 1, the mouth of Khlong Makham Thao - U Thong. Phonthep water delivery and maintenance project, point 2, flood gate at the mouth of the water canal 1, left. Sam Chuk water delivery and maintenance project, point 3, flood gate at the mouth of the water canal 1, right, along with advice on methods for alternating wet and dry rice cultivation for farmers to save water. cultivate For farming that year The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives requests that rainwater be used primarily. By sending water during this period It is given to farmers in low-lying fields to harvest their crops before the flooding period. As for rice fields in the upland areas, please wait for consistent rain before preparing the plots. Then use irrigation water to support it, which is a plan for overall water use to be sufficient throughout the rice cultivation season in 2024. At the same time, relevant affiliated agencies in the area are ready to support. Promote knowledge for farmers in various fields, including crops, fisheries, and livestock, including: Wet and dry rice cultivation Planting crops after rice fields Distributing seeds for plants that use little water and have a short lifespan. Harvest products early There is a high demand for many types of peanuts, baby corn, and potatoes in the market. Fish breeding is supported. Promoting cattle-buffalo raising, etc., which in addition to helping promote the cost-effective use of water for agriculture effective and preserve the ecosystem sustainably It also increases income for farmers in another way. Source: Thai News Agency