Ratchaburi Province is one of the production centers of quality aromatic coconuts.

Because there are about 85,000 rai of coconut planting areas that have been registered as farmers, the products that have been accepted by both domestic and international consumers.

Because it has a sweet taste, it has been registered as a geographical indication product or GI and is exported abroad.

For leftover materials such as coconut shells

being further developed to make organic compost

received assistance from the government

Mrs. Duangsamorn Pruittikul, Agriculture Officer, Ratchaburi Province, revealed that she supported and educated.

Farmers in large plots of fragrant coconuts, Paeng Phuai Sub-district, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province, producing organic fertilizer from fragrant coconut shells.

For those areas, many aromatic coconuts are planted.

The output is sold to processing companies 100,000 pieces per day. As for the waste materials used in the production process, such as coconut shells, there are up to 30-40 tons per day. pest species

Later, a group of farmers had an idea to extend the use of coconut shells to make organic compost.

Ratchaburi Agriculture

Visit the area to educate and advise how to make compost together with manure.

and microorganisms to improve soil nourishment

add nutrients

The compost is packed in sacks and distributed to the group members to be used to nourish the coconut trees in the farmers' fields.

Help reduce the cost of buying chemical fertilizers in another way as well.

While the Land Development Station collects samples of compost to inspect its quality.

It was found that the organic matter and nutrient NPK were higher than the standard of the Department of Agriculture.

can be safely used in coconut plantations

For compost to help improve the soil to be loose.

Increase microorganisms in the soil to nourish the coconut trees to be healthy.

The taste of the water and the sweet flesh

Prolong the harvest period even further.

It is another success of farmers who gather together to bring worthless items.

come to make organic fertilizer from coconut shells and receive support from the government

should be taken as an example in a way

"Sufficiency Economy".

Decha Photangtham