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3. To publicize among farmers and consumers of agricultural products,
information on the use of agropesticidcs for preventing and exterminating
plant pests. We hope that through this publicity, farmers and consumers
will become informed about the advantages and disadvantages of using
agropesticides, and of the precautions that should be taken to avoid leaving
residual agropesticides that can cause pollution.
WORK PLAN
1. To hold training for:
1.1 123 officials of the Agricultural Extension Department.
1.2 30 officials of the Agriculture Department.
1.3 83 officials of the Ministry of Public Health.
1.4 40 officials of companies producing agricultural chemicals.
1.5 11,450 officials of regional government agencies.
2. Topics covered in the training:
2.1 Policy and guidelines for safe use of agropesticides.
2.2 Authority and responsibilities of government officials who are in
charge of executing the Poisonous Act B.E. 2510.
2.3 Coordination of work in prevention and extermination of plant pests
among the Agriculture Department, the Agricultural Extension
Department, and companies in the private sector; and guidelines for
the use of agropesticides to control pests.
2.4 Joint effort to publicize knowledge on correct and safe use of
agropcsticides.
3. Assessment of problems and ubstacles.
Officials of each group attending the seminar will, in turn, tri,in other
individuals concerned at different levels. After such training, problems and
obstacles will be recorded so that further action may be taken to determine
remedial measures.
METHOD OF OPERATION
1. To require agencies and organizations concerned to prepare training courses,
2. To provide training for officials concerned at different levels, and
3. To cooperate in giving training to five million farm families or 35 million
farmers in accordance with the set target.
THE AGENCIES CONCERNED
1. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
2. The Ministry of Public Health
3. The Office of the National Environment Board
4. The Pesticide Association of Thailand
5. The Office of University Affairs