Introduction
Republic Act (R.A.) 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that local government units (LGUs) shall discharge the functions and responsibilities of national agencies and offices devolved to them pursuant to the Local Government Code. LGUs shall likewise...
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The chairman refers to agriculture as “oil on land” and believes agriculture is a valuable asset for Thailand, with nearly 90% of its revenue generated domestically from upstream to downstream. He argues that Thailand has an advantage in agriculture because it does not have to rely on importing materials for this sector.
The investment in irrigation and farm roads instead of just highways could increase agricultural output fivefold, stated Dhanin while highlighting the need to focus on water management and utilize the expertise available at universities.
He emphasizes the need to adopt AI and technology in the agriculture sector from upstream to downstream. Examples of technology mentioned are driverless tractors and agricultural drones, which CP Group already uses in Thailand, China, and Russia, to drive efficiency and lower the costs.
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