Bangkok: The government has called on farmers across the nation to swiftly register and update their data for the 2025/26 production year to secure access to benefits and governmental support.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anukul Prueksanusak, the deputy government spokesman, announced that the Department of Agricultural Extension, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, is emphasizing the importance of this registration. The updated data will be crucial for various agencies to collaboratively plan agricultural development and enable farmers to easily access governmental rights, support, and services, especially during the main rice planting season.
Farmers are advised to register or update their information within 15 days of planting and no later than 60 days before harvesting for crops such as rice, field crops, and vegetables. For fruit trees and perennial plants, registration should occur at least 30 days after planting or while the plants are still standing.
Farmers can use one of three government service channels to register for free. The first method involves notifying the officer at district agricultural offices, local administrative organizations, or through community leaders and village agricultural volunteers. New farmers and those with additional plots should provide this information at the district agricultural office where their agricultural activities take place.
The second method allows farmers to register themselves. Existing farmers with the same plots can use the Farmbook Application, while new or expanding farmers can report information via the e-Form on the website efarmer.doae.go.th. Required documentation includes the original national ID card, a copy of land ownership evidence, and land use evidence for new or expanded plots.
Mr. Anukul emphasized that accurate and complete farmer registration data is essential for driving government policies, including disaster relief and support for production factors and technology promotion. He urged all farmers to prioritize registration, as it is foundational for the stable development of Thai agriculture.