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Agriculture Minister chairs seminar to promote Surin black jasmine rice
SURIN, 27 November 2015 (NNT) – Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya has presided over a seminar to disseminate knowledge concerning the cultivation of Surin black jasmine rice.
The seminar was organized by the Rice Department at the Surin Rice Research Center in Mueang district of Surin. While chairing the event, Gen Chatchai stated that the Rice Department is ready to certify Surin black jasmine rice in 2016. Therefore, the seminar was held with a view to transferring related production technologies to farmers and increasing their knowledge about this new rice strain so as to minimize production costs and raise their competitiveness.
The Agriculture Minister also advised farmers to form networks as a way to improve management and bring in more income.
Surin black jasmine rice has undergone study by the Surin Rice Research Center since 2005. When cooked, it has a soft texture and a nice fragrance. It is abundant in antioxidants and essential nutrients.
-- NNT 2015-11-27
SURIN, 27 November 2015 (NNT) – Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya has presided over a seminar to disseminate knowledge concerning the cultivation of Surin black jasmine rice.
The seminar was organized by the Rice Department at the Surin Rice Research Center in Mueang district of Surin. While chairing the event, Gen Chatchai stated that the Rice Department is ready to certify Surin black jasmine rice in 2016. Therefore, the seminar was held with a view to transferring related production technologies to farmers and increasing their knowledge about this new rice strain so as to minimize production costs and raise their competitiveness.
The Agriculture Minister also advised farmers to form networks as a way to improve management and bring in more income.
Surin black jasmine rice has undergone study by the Surin Rice Research Center since 2005. When cooked, it has a soft texture and a nice fragrance. It is abundant in antioxidants and essential nutrients.
-- NNT 2015-11-27