SLM Database

An irrigation distribution system to highland rice terraces is required for agriculture on these highland slopes. It is based on the principles of water management in the area by diversion of water from natural watersheds upstream to the agricultural land - with regulation by village community consensus.

• Compiler: Pitayakon Limtong
• 10/13/2018 5:53 a.m.

Under the "Khok-Nong-Na" model, the far area is divided into 30:30:30:10. 30% is for water resources (ponds and water channels), 30% for paddy rice, 30% for the upland area (mound) with forest or economic trees and 10% for settlements and animal husbandry. The application of the Khok-Nong-Na model in highland …

• Compiler: Pitayakon Limtong
• 10/13/2018 2:24 p.m.

Eucalyptus camaldulensis variety H4 is salt tolerant and has the ability to lower shallow saline groundwater levels; as a result salinity is controlled. Planting eucalyptus on one or two sides of the rice bund in an east-west direction (in single or double rows) at a spacing of 2 m between …

• Compiler: Areerat Wangkaew
• 10/03/2018 8:19 a.m.

Pumping groundwater from shallow wells for agriculture can control the groundwater table in recharge areas. It helps to manage saline aquifers and reduce soil salinity. Such shallow wells range from 25 to 30 meters deep. This technology is very well-accepted by the land users.

• Compiler: Kaewjai Oechaiyaphum
• 02/19/2019 8:28 p.m.

Bio-fermentation for the production of organic soil amendments is an alternative technology that helps restore degraded land caused by intensive use and return it to a fertility level that can produce crops effectively.

• Compiler: Kukiat SOITONG
• 12/02/2018 5:50 a.m.

1.To use water in branch canals to supply irrigation water and alternately to leach soil acidity and reduce expenses in managing soil and water 2. The ditch ridge is used as a pathway for agricultural materials and equipment.

• Compiler: Bunjirtluk Jintaridth
• 11/24/2018 8:46 a.m.

Land use change from rice to vegetables was started by a group of farmers with the help of the LDD who provided irrigation from groundwater through a 28m deep bore hole. This enables the groundwater level to be lowered preventing salination in the discharge area lower down.

• Compiler: supranee sritumboon
• 10/30/2018 9:44 a.m.

The Zero-Waste Pig Farm or Moo Lum is the integrated management of pigs in pens with the use of microorganisms that lead to the safety of pork products. This technique has become beneficial, as the pig waste can be used as organic fertilizer that produces no pollution to the community.

• Compiler: Kukiat SOITONG
• 12/06/2018 8:43 a.m.

Organic farming on moderate hillside slopes protects the land, soil and water to produce sustainable and safe and natural farm products without the use of chemicals.

• Compiler: Kukiat SOITONG
• 12/06/2018 7:38 a.m.

Biological charcoal, or biochar, is porous charcoal obtained from biomass. Biochar as a soil amendment helps improve soil fertility as well as sequestering carbon in the soil.

• Compiler: Bunjirtluk Jintaridth
• 08/04/2019 6:32 a.m.