What is organic farming and why is organic farming?
Farmers and Agriculture It is a career that has been with Thai people for a long time until it has become the foundation of Thai society. Growing different crops is the production of most people. The way of life of cultivators and agricultural occupations is therefore an important basis for enhancing society, culture, governance, living, thoughts, beliefs, as well as various expressions of people in the country and including matters of trade. economy both inside and outside the country Therefore, we must take care of the farmer's career to be happy and stable in his career.
and in the age of technology Innovations and things have influenced and played a role in farmers' careers. to change the way of life and work, such as from using buffalo to plow Switching to machinery, using fertilizers and chemicals, using water release control technology and more, it is even more important to strengthen. Develop and learn those things so that the agriculture industry can move forward to keep up with the world and apply them in the Thai agricultural industry. But the technology that comes to help even facilitate But with external factors such as land, rising production costs, disasters, economic conditions, etc., the agricultural sector is more prone to hardship. until the farmers who were the main occupations were in trouble and are more likely to be in debt
For this reason, the Office of Agricultural Research Development (Public Organization) or ARDA is an agency that supports agricultural research. for Thai agriculture to stay strong and stable Sustainability and pushing the agricultural industry to move forward in the modern era. Farmers and interested people since the training program Writing research proposals, funding research on specific topics, driving farmers to be Smart Farmers, innovating, researching new crops. or processed products from various agricultural products and there are many more works at the Suan try to push and support agriculture to move forward and stay strong
And in order for Thai farmers to live really strong, the OHEC has a vision, objectives, strategies, values and missions. What is organic agriculture and why organic farming?
Many of you have wondered or have questions. what is organic agriculture why now We go shopping at the department store. products or raw materials Usually there is a label indicating the side of the box or container. that it is organic agriculture Today we come to know about organic farming. that there is a source
organic farming
is to do farming with natural methods where the agricultural area must be non-toxic Or chemical residues and avoid from chemical contamination by soil, water and air for biological integrity in the ecosystem and restore the environment to the natural balance as much as possible. without using synthetic chemicals or something derived from genetic editing and focusing on the use of production inputs with a systematic management plan to produce under the standard of organic production for high yields Rich in nutrients and non-toxic. It also reduces production costs. and can apply natural raw materials for quality of life and support the sufficiency economy approach
Why organic farming?
from using soil resources for farming, regardless of the negative effects of synthetic chemical fertilizer causing imbalances in the natural mineral and physical soil The beneficial organisms that live in the soil are lost. and inefficient This lack of balance in nature is very dangerous. to the natural growth process But when the imbalance will cause continuous damage The land has lost its ability to absorb minerals in the soil. This results in low production of minerals, vitamins and life energy. As a result, there is a shortage of micronutrients in plants. This is the reason why the plant produces weak and lacks resistance to disease. and cause the threat of insects, pests and plant pathogens. This will lead to increased use of pesticides and fungicides. eventually causing the soil to deteriorate. and in this deteriorated soil Will react to accelerate the growth of pests to grow, compete with agricultural crops. and lead to the use of synthetic chemicals to kill insects and weeds
How to be organic
current agriculture Can be converted to organic agriculture by starting to learn from the standards of organic agriculture that have been established. which farmers should start with interest by studying the knowledge of nature And when starting to follow this practice, it can be counted as stepping into organic farming, which is known as organic farming in the learning transition period. and when strictly and continually implemented according to organic agriculture standards Soon it will be able to become organic farming. This depends on the type of organic farming to be produced. which has been defined in the organic agriculture standard and key principles is to understand organic agriculture and have real intentions diligent without giving up on problems or obstacles Will be able to achieve the objectives and success is not difficult. Because organic agriculture is something that everyone can actually practice. Farmers can also apply for certification from the government, so they can be considered as complete organic farming.
Principles of organic crop production
1. The area to be farmed must not have been engaged in chemical agriculture for at least 3 years.
2. The area should be relatively flat and open.
3. The area must be away from industrial factories.
4. The area should be away from the plots that use chemicals and chemical fertilizers.
5. Area away from the main highway
6. The area has a non-toxic water source.
organic farming standards
organic farming standards is a requirement that farmers and producers must comply with and certification bodies
