Agriculture and
Agro-based Industry
(Agriculture & Agro-based Industry)
Background and Principles
Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry is one of the three lead sectors under the IMT-GT framework. The Working Group on Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry (WGAA) serves as the mechanism driving this cooperation to support the IMT-GT Vision 2036 by promoting a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative agricultural sector, as well as developing a competitive and advanced agro-industrial base. The Working Group focuses on fostering sustainability and innovation in agriculture, developing key industries such as palm oil, rubber, food, and herbal plants, and promoting Green, Blue, and Circular Economy models. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives serves as Thailand’s primary focal point
at the Working Group level.
The Working Group on Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry aims to promote a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative agricultural sector, and to foster a competitive, innovative, and advanced industrial sector.
Thai Implementing Agency for the Working Group on Agriculture and Agro-industry
- Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
- Ministry of Industry
- Ministry of Interior
- Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
- NESDC
- Rubber Authority of Thailand
- Other relevant agencies
Strategic Issues
Elevating agriculture to high value and innovation
from raw material production to the agro-processing industry
Strengthening food security and developing farmers
of the new generation with modern technology and skills
Developing target agro-industries
and cross-border value chains
Driving sustainable agriculture through the green economy
and circular economy
Inclusively promoting income for farmers and MSMEs.
Key Projects under the IB 2022-2026 Plan
Ongoing Projects
- Regional Training for Young Farmers in the Framework of IMT-GT Project
- Project on Economic Herb Production and Propagation Management Throughout the Value Chain
- IMT-GT Palm Oil Cooperation Project (Flagship Project)
- Specific Management Fishery Model for (Flooded) Swamp Ecosystem Project
- Smart Farm Technology: Smart Choice of Young Farmer Project (Flagship Project)
Recent Progress
The three countries under the IMT-GT framework are currently accelerating operations in agriculture and agro-industry, prioritizing cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding on the Rubber City and Rubber Industry Project in the IMT-GT subregion. This initiative aims to stimulate investment and enhance the efficiency of rubber products, thereby facilitating business operations and distributing income to rubber farmers. This is being pursued alongside the promotion of food security and the development of young farmers through the adoption of innovation and modern agricultural skills to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural sector within the IMT-GT subregion.
