1.2 Detalles de contacto de las personas de referencia e instituciones involucradas en la evaluación y la documentación del Enfoque

Nombre del proyecto que facilitó la documentación/ evaluación del Enfoque (si fuera relevante)

Decision Support for Mainstreaming and Scaling out Sustainable Land Management (GEF-FAO / DS-SLM)

Nombre de la(s) institución(es) que facilitaron la documentación/ evaluación del Enfoque si fuera relevante)

Land Development Department LDD (Land Development Department LDD) - Tailandia

1.3 Condiciones referidas al uso de datos documentados mediante WOCAT

El compilador y la/s persona(s) de referencia claves aceptan las condiciones acerca del uso de los datos documentados mediante WOCAT :

Sí

1.4 Referencia/s al/los Cuestionario(s) de Tecnologías MST

2.1 Breve descripción del Enfoque

A group of 253 farmers had participated in organic rice production covering an area of 6,000 rai at Ban Naso, Naso Sub-district, Kutchum District, Yasothon Province since 1989 by using organic fertilizers (compost). The produced organic rice has been certified since 1989 as meeting the standard by OACT and IFOAM; it has been exported more than 3,000 tons/yr.

2.2 Descripción detallada del Enfoque MST

Descripción detallada del Enfoque MST:

The distinctive character of this farmer group is the integration for producing organic crops by using organic fertilizers from agricultural by-products and residues from organic-fermented liquid kitchen wastes and green manure. The group of farmers has been successfully supported by private and public organizations. The main objectives are to produce organic rice for export for higher income, with the aim at better health of farmers and consumers for having been saved from agricultural chemical residues. The concept of organic rice production has been the use of organic fertilizers by farmers participation. The establishment of learning and training center has been an important tool to scale up and scale out the activities; the certification of the products has been necessary to promote the export. The stages of implementation have been as follows: (1) formulate and prioritize policy and plan by the committee of 20 farmers from the group; (2) organize meetings for the 253 farmer members to determine rice varieties and after-rice vegetables; (3) purchase raw materials for making compost by 3 sources of funds: a. from the group by selling compost to non-members; b. the private export companies pay a premium of approx. 300,000 THB/yr to the group; and c. the government agencies support the materials for learning and training. The model of using organic fertilizers to produce organic crops is scaling out to 33 farmer groups in various districts of Yasothon Province. The main crop production has been the organic rice, which is collected at the center for export. The implementation includes crop planting, maintenance, harvest, certification, and selling. The stakeholders’ responsibilities are: 253 farmers in the group produce and sell their own products in the green markets, restaurants and hospitals, while private companies purchase the rice for export. The concerned government agencies are listed as: the Land Development Department provides the knowledge of making compost and organic-fermented liquid and also distributes green manure seeds and activators of bacteria and fungi for compost fermentation. Department of Agricultural Extension provides funding in establishing the learning and training center and materials used for training. Agricultural Cooperatives Promotion Department supports the knowledge of household accounting. Department of Groundwater provides groundwater irrigation by drilling holes 30-40 m deep. Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency provides solar cells as the source of energy. Some private organizations such as OACT and IFOAM etc. certify the organic food products. The farmer groups have been fully satisfied of the quality of their rice products that well serve the market demand and they get higher income as a result. Farmers are healthier and are safe from agricultural chemical residues; all of them are proud of their high quality rice products to export.

2.3 Fotos del Enfoque

2.4 Videos del Enfoque

2.5 País/ región/ lugares donde el Enfoque fue aplicado

2.6 Fechas de inicio y conclusión del Enfoque

2.7 Tipo de Enfoque

• tradicional/ local

2.8 Propósitos/ objetivos principales del Enfoque

1) To promote the use of organic fertilizers to produce rice and other crops.
2) To promote the production system for higher income.
3) To promote the gathering of farmers as a group that will improve communities in the form of being self-reliant.

2.9 Condiciones que facilitan o impiden la implementación de la/s Tecnología/s aplicadas bajo el Enfoque

3.1 Partes interesadas involucradas en el Enfoque y sus roles

3.2 Involucramiento de los usuarios locales de tierras/ comunidades locales en las distintas fases del Enfoque

	Involucramiento de los usuarios locales de tierras/ comunidades locales	Especifique quién se involucró y describa las actividades
iniciación/ motivación	auto-movilización	The foreigners by the group chairman (Mr. Mun Samsee)'s suggestion recommended the process of non-chemical agriculture.
planificación	auto-movilización	The chairman and members collaborate to plan the organic fertilizer production.
implementación	auto-movilización	The chairman and members produce organic fertilizers together.
monitoreo y evaluación	interactivo	The private company (Thai export company) monitored the quality of organic rice with emphasis on the preservation of the environment and the sustainability of the program.

3.3 Flujograma (si estuviera disponible)

3.4 La toma de decisiones en la selección de Tecnología(s) MST

Especifique quién decidió la selección de las Tecnología/ Tecnologías a implementarse:

• principalmente usuarios de tierras con el apoyo de especialistas MST

4.1 Construcción de capacidades / capacitación

¿Se proporcionó la capacitación a usuarios de tierras/ otras partes interesadas?

Sí

Especifique quién fue capacitado:

• usuarios de tierras

Si fuese relevante, también especifique género, edad, estatus, etnicidad, etc.

Farmers in Naso Sub-district and nearby

Forma de capacitación:

• en el contexto de trabajo
• de agricultor a agricultor

Temas avanzados:

The creation of organic agriculture network, the markets for export, livestock, etc.

Comentarios:

Most of the members have agriculture knowledge rather well, so it is easy to expand the concepts and market.

4.2 Servicio de asesoría

¿Los usuarios de tierras tienen acceso a un servicio de asesoría?

Sí

Especifique si servicio proporcionado se realizó:

• en centros permanentes

Describa/ comentarios:

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives officers recommend and support the knowledge and production inputs.

4.3 Fortalecimiento institucional (desarrollo institucional)

¿Se establecieron o fortalecieron instituciones mediante el Enfoque?

• no

4.4 Monitoreo y evaluación

¿El monitoreo y la evaluación forman parte del Enfoque?

Sí

Comentarios:

It is the main goal to obtain the organic agriculture standard certifications.

Si respondió que sí, ¿la documentación se utilizará para monitoreo y evaluación?

No

4.5 Investigación

¿La investigación formó parte del Enfoque?

Sí

Especifique los temas:

• sociología
• economía/ marketing
• ecología
• tecnología

Proporcione detalles adicionales e indique quién hizo la investigación:

The government agencies, university students and private development organizations collaborate the research and apply to implementation.

5.1 Presupuesto anual para el componente MST del Enfoque

Si no se conoce el presupuesto anual preciso, indique el rango:

• 10,000-100,000

Comentarios (ej. fuentes principales de financiamiento/ donantes principales):

The working capital in organisation, supporting funds from government agencies and other private sector.

5.2 Apoyo financiero/material proporcionado a los usuarios de tierras

¿Los usuarios de tierras recibieron financiamiento/ apoyo material para implementar la Tecnología/ Tecnologías? :

Sí

Si respondió sí, especifique el tipo o los tipos de apoyo, condiciones y proveedor(es) :

The government agencies supported production inputs. The Rak Thammachat Club (Naso Rice Farmers Group) support labour wages.

5.3 Subsidios para insumos específicos (incluyendo mano de obra)

• mano de obra

• equipo

• agrícola

Si la mano de obra de usuarios de tierras fue un insumo sustancial, ¿fue:

• voluntario?

Comentarios:

Not only the production inputs but also the labours are important.

5.4 Crédito

¿Se proporcionó crédito bajo el Enfoque para actividades MST?

Sí

Especifique las condiciones (tasa de interés el apoyo, amortización, etc.):

Interest rate is 5-7% in average.

Especifique los proveedores de crédito:

Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Krung Thai bank.

Especifique los destinatarios del crédito :

Rak Thammachat Club (Naso Rice Farmers Group)

5.5 Otros incentivos o instrumentos

¿Se usaron otros incentivos o instrumentos para promover la implementación de Tecnologías MST?

Sí

Si fuera el caso, especifique :

The farmer groups determine clearly the trade prices for organic rice.

6.1 Impactos del Enfoque

6.2 Motivación principal del usuario de la tierra para implementar MST

6.3 Sostenibilidad de las actividades del Enfoque

¿Pueden los usuarios de tierras sostener lo que se implementó mediante el Enfoque (sin apoyo externo)?

• sí

Si respondió que sí, describa cómo:

This farmer group aims to produce the organic rice warranting the standard certification by both domestic and foreign organizations. The group has been strengthened and has obtained the clear administration principles. The private export companies pay a premium of approx. 300,000 THB/yr to the group; Green Net Cooperative.

6.4 Fortalezas/ ventajas del Enfoque

Fuerzas/ ventajas/ oportunidades desde la perspectiva del usuario de la tierra
The government agencies continuously supports the production inputs.
The organic agriculture system could preserve the environment.
The agricultural production attained high quality and could promote public health.
This approach could create the added values to rice production.
The conscious mind has built up to the community.

Fuerzas/ ventajas/ oportunidades desde la perspectiva del compilador o de otra persona de referencia clave
The group leaders have been strengthened through trainings by government agencies, allowing them to lead the group members and enabling others the success in organic farming.
The group consults and encourages an exchange of the knowledge among members.
There have been meetings continuously to offer any comments on development and improvement of the operation of the group.
The group members can support themselves and produce the best quality rice.
There has been a continued integration between various agencies.
The organic farming has helped in making farmers’ health better, with better environment and more secure food availability.

6.5 Debilidades/ desventajas del Enfoque y formas de sobreponerse a ellos

Debilidades/ desventajas/ riesgos desde la perspectiva del usuario de la tierra	¿Cómo sobreponerse a ellas?
The members still concentrate in Naso Sub-district area.	More networks have been created.

Debilidades/ desventajas/ riesgos desde la perspectiva del compilador o de otra persona de referencia clave	¿Cómo sobreponerse a ellas?
The intervention of government policies affected with a result that some members have withdrawn.	Suggestion has been to create conscience to the members for adhering to the organic farming.

7.1 Métodos/ fuentes de información

7.2 Referencias a publicaciones disponibles

Título, autor, año, ISBN:

Organic fertilizer, production, using, and quality. Department of Agriculture. 2005. ISBN 974-436-479-3

¿Dónde se halla disponible? ¿Costo?

http://aglib.doa.go.th/lib/images/Downloads/2549/EB00280.pdf

7.3 Vínculos a la información relevante disponible en línea

Título/ descripción:

Na-So; This video presents the compost production including the steps of compost making and the place where to apply (especially rice, vegetable, fruit).

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEbrKL8Zdok&feature=youtu.be