Nakhon Pathom Provincial Agriculture Office points out that farming without burning straw reduces PM 2.5 pollution and returns clean air to Nakhon Pathom.

Nakhon Pathom – Agriculture, Nakhon Pathom Province Coordinate and cooperate with the Bang Len District Agricultural Office. Visited the area and farming channels Use the method of decomposition instead of burning straw to reduce the cause of pollution, PM2.5 dust in the area, to create clean air and return it to society.

Today (24 Apr.) Miss Thananan Srisuwa, Kaset Nakhon Pathom Province Revealed that he has assigned officials of the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Agricultural Office and officials of the Bang Len District Agricultural Office Continue to follow up on the performance of promoting straw decomposition instead of burning in agricultural areas. and accelerate the expansion of results in the Bang Len District area Nakhon Pathom Province

By encouraging farmers to refrain from burning in their farming areas. Through the process of working closely with farmers to understand the problem and finding ways to solve problems together Until the model farmer Mr. Chaiya Wimoonchat, a large rice field group with elephant ear bamboo rice Straw-degrading microorganisms can be used as an alternative to burning 100% from 2017 until the present.
Mr. Chaiya Wimoonchat, one of the farmers in the large plot of elephant ear bamboo rice. Phai Hu Chang Subdistrict, Bang Len District, Nakhon Pathom Province said that in the beginning it was a farmer who used the burning method. in managing rice straw Before the start of the next farming season After that, officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension came to give advice. In which I told you about the real problem. Along with having a mind to change Because they saw that burning straw creates pollution, small dust particles PM 2.5, resulting in themselves and their children being exposed to toxic weather conditions. Therefore decided to experiment with the Department of Agricultural Extension. and other agencies Until finding the most appropriate method for the area and the behavior of farmers in this area, it was using microorganisms to decompose the cob. Let farmers rest for 7-10 days, wait for the small process before starting a new round of rice farming. The formula for straw-degrading microbial fermentation water is as follows:

Ingredients for straw-degrading microbial fermentation: 1. 15 packets of sarpot, 2. 10 kilograms of molasses, 3. 1 kilogram of glutinous rice flour, 4. 200 liters of water, leave to ferment for 7-10 days, can be used up to 10 rai.
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There are two methods of use as follows: 1. Release approximately 20 liters/1 rai of straw-degrading microbial fermentation water along with the water into the rice fields. Let the water flood the rice field to a height of approximately 10 centimeters. 2. Let the water enter the rice field to a height of approximately 10 centimeters and use the method of spraying fermented water to cover the entire rice field.

The farmers recommend using the first method. It will save time and reduce labor costs for spraying. Farmers also said that After stopping the burning The most noticeable results It’s about the soil. The soil in the rice field is loose. After planting rice Rice grows well and is strong because it receives nutrients from organic matter that has decomposed the straw. As for the produce, it is of good quality, fragrant and soft, causing consumers to praise it. But most importantly, I and my group members are a part that is responsible for the environment and society. It’s a small point where we start to change. Will be able to return clean air to children and grandchildren in the area.

At present, officials have expanded the results from 1 group of farmers in Phai Hu Chang Subdistrict to Bua Pak Tha Subdistrict, Nil Phet Subdistrict, Bang Sai Pa Subdistrict. and Naraphirom Subdistrict In the Bang Len District area Nakhon Pathom Province Recognizing the importance of solving the smog problem Small dust particles PM 2.5 that affect the environment and health and affect the properties of the soil make the soil dense Low water absorption rate The amount of nitrogen at the soil surface decreased. Including the diversity of numbers and types of microorganisms decreased. This will be detrimental to farmers’ farming in the long run. The change may not be 100% convenient, but the benefits are greater. It is worth adjusting for the general public.