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.

Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea) has been promoted by the Land Development Department as a green manure plant with the objectives of increasing soil organic matter, improving soil fertility and reducing salinity levels.

• Compiler: Laksamee Mettpranee
• 08/06/2024 2:55 a.m.

An urban community forestry park – the “Ked Forest Park” - has been established by a group of people who wanted to conserve and develop resources and the environment in Phra Pradaeng District. Planting and maintenance of indigenous, edible and medicinal plants are carried out.

• Compiler: Areerat Wangkaew
• 07/16/2024 9:26 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.