Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Observes the Activity of Transplanting Rice Seedlings at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in Nakhon Nayok Province

On 4 December 2020, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn made a royal visit to Nakhon Nayok Province to observe the activity of transplanting rice seedlings (RD79) at the paddy demonstration plot at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Muang District, Nakhon Nayok Province. After that, Her Royal Highness proceeded to observe agricultural produce along the farm’s ridge of agricultural demonstration plots number 3 and 5 respectively.

The RD79 rice is the new rice species certified by Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives on February 2019. The harvesting period is 118 days. This type of rice is in high demand because of its physical quality-long grain with low chalky white belly. Additionally, this type of rice contains low Amylose, provides higher yield, resists to pests and can be grown all year round. Once cooked, it has aromatic smell with soft texture.