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Contract Farming Promotion and Development Act, B.E. 2560 (2017).

Country/Territory
Thailand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Institution Contract farming Dispute settlement Policy/planning Registration Offences/penalties Farming
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force after the expiration of one hundred twenty days as from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.
Abstract

This Act establishes Contract Farming Promotion and Development Commission to develop plans and measures for contract farming development, as well as to give counsel on the resolution of problems and obstacles arising from contract farming agreements. The Act also tasks the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Co-operatives (OPSAC) disseminate knowledge and give advice to farmers on conclusion of contract, access to finance, and agricultural technology.

Full text
English/Thai
Website
www.krisdika.go.th; www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th