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The plots thicken in deep South
News, Aree Thongboonrawd, Published on 06/10/2018
» Traditional farming practices used in much of the deep South could push crop productivity with new techniques that combine wisdom and technology, and a foundation is in the region to give them a helping hand. Some 56 local volunteers are working hard to coach people there how to sustain their livelihoods through various kinds of new farming and livestock-raising practices.
Flowing reservoirs bring King’s bounty
News, Aree Thongboonrawd, Published on 02/06/2018
» Once, residents of tambon Yang Hak of Ratchaburi’s Pak Tho district appealed to then Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to help resolve their grievances over a lack of water for farming.
Scar tissue: Snail slime saves the day
News, Aree Thongboonrawd, Published on 07/04/2018
» Giant snails previously spurned as pests that ruined crops are now being bred for their precious slime, which provides farmers with economic security, helps generate jobs and raises awareness about the benefits of going green.