The FTI will launch a new business platform to aid rice farmers. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to launch a new business platform to help local rice farmers increase agricultural prices and household incomes. Smai Leesakul, vice-chairman of the FTI, said it will support farmers via the platform, which was designed by the FTI and agriculture firms. The area has a potash mine owned by Asean Potash Chaiyaphum Plc that supplies the largest fertiliser plant in Thailand. The FTI expects to increase rice prices by creating value-added products and upgrading product quality to strengthen both domestic and overseas markets.

Source: Bangkok Post February 16, 2018 19:52 UTC