
He said the zones should complement one another.
For example, rice can be grown in places where water is abundant.
“Places lacking water may be promoted as production sites for crops that need little water or organic fertilizer,” Prayut said.
“The zones can complement each other. Places with little water can produce fertilizer for places that has ample water, while the latter can grow water-intensive crops. Through community cooperatives, those in places lacking in water can earn income from fertilizer production instead of growing crops at a loss.”
The Nation