Governor Somkid presides over Prachuap cattle release royal ceremony
KUI BURI DISTRICT: On June 19, Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor, Somkid Chantamrit (สมคิด จันทมฤก) presided over the ceremony for the “Royal Cattle Release and Ownership Transfer Project” at Kui Buri Temple (วัดกุยบุรี), Kui Buri District (อ.กุยบุรี), Prachuap Khiri Khan Province (จ.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์). The event was held in honor of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday, which will take place on July 28, 2024.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Songpon Buntham (ทรงพล บุญธรรม), Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Livestock Officer, government officials, and local farmers. Phra Ratcharattanavisut (พระราชรัตนวิสุทธิ์), the provincial monastic chief and abbot of Kui Buri Temple, led the monks in chanting for blessings.
The Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Livestock Office organized the “Royal Cattle Release and Ownership Transfer Project” to commemorate His Majesty the King’s birthday. The project encourages donors to contribute funds. Today, ownership rights for cattle were granted to 116 farmers, particularly those who have raised their first calf to 18 months by December 31, 2567. These farmers received immediate ownership rights without waiting for the usual five-year contract period, provided the contract term is at least three years. Additionally, veterinary supplies and mineral blocks were provided to the farmers. Eight female cattle were also released to assist eight farmers in Kui Buri District.
The Cattle-Buffalo Bank for Farmers Project, initiated under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร), has been managed by the Department of Livestock Development since 1979. The project aims to support farmers by providing cattle and buffalo for labor and agricultural productivity. Since 1983, the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Livestock Office has assisted 1,204 farmers, transferring ownership of cattle and buffalo to 803 farmers, valued at over 21 million baht. Currently, the project oversees 401 farmers with 425 cattle. This project has successfully alleviated poverty by applying the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and promoting community participation and agricultural sustainability, including using animal manure as fertilizer, producing biogas, and preserving local traditions.
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