Geddi Wisutthiphaisarn, National Outstanding Farmer and chairman of the community enterprise that produces safe and non-toxic fruits for export Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province said that
“We plantedOrganic fragrant coconut I would advise farmers to groworganic coconutIncreased from the original around 400 which are directly organic. Now the network of members has around 1,000.”
The chairman of the community enterprise said that he used to make fruit orchards, grow guava, mangoes, rose apples, dragon fruit, and longan.organic garden and a plant coconut fragrance
“We started growing aromatic coconuts after the floods in Bangkok in 2013, about 11 years from the first time, over 400, we were able to introduce members to another 500, a total of more than a thousand which” n organic.
The first year we can grow GP first (safety standards) After 3 years, we will not use any chemicals. and managing the garden to be truly organic, ie No herbicides, pesticides, no chemical fertilizers. These three things are important.”
owner of a gardenOrganic fragrant coconut He added that using a lawnmower or lawnmower is an alternative to herbicides. Chemical fertilizers are not used, organic fertilizers are used instead, such as chicken manure, but they must come from closed farm standards, ie no mosquitoes, insects, birds, rodents, and the infection will not be contaminated.
“Chemical insecticides are banned. Organic fertilizers used must meet the standards of the Department of Agriculture. must be inspected from the plot Check from the factory and random check regularly In the past, it was found that there was no chemical contamination. “
Organic fragrant coconut still have GI (geographical declaration) in 2017
“In reality, organic farmers have lower costs. That is, it does not cost a lot of money to buy chemical fertilizers. and using renewable raw materials such as bagasse that it crushes used sugar It is a raw material that is left over and the price is not expensive.
chicken manure It must be standardized from closed farms, the price is not expensive, when calculating the cost, it is lower. Don’t use herbicides, use lawnmowers or mowers, use manual labor, save and speed up too. Become a quality product, get a price too and control the market too.”
The factory must have an organic process. Production is a global system. Since it is organic, you have to complete it. Makes the product add value, gets a good price, and customers trust”
The output meets export standards. Aromatic coconut farmers from Ratchaburi creating a strong network of membersCommunity enterprise producing non-toxic fruit for export USDA and EU compliant organic farming with GI which can be traced back
“Now we export to America, Australia, many European countries and Israel. and were sent as children to China and Israel.
America and Europe will take water and meat. don’t take the whole child We have a factory that buys coconuts and then separates the water and separates the flesh. go through the process Sometimes our customers go to buy with the factory.
The factory must have an organic process. Production is a global system. When making organic, it must be complete. Make the product add value, get a good price, and customers trust”
“Foreigners are popular because they know there are many nutritional values like Prevent Alzheimer’s disease high in antioxidants and customers want organic products“
Ratchaburi Province called planting coconut fragrance get the best productivity President of farmers community enterprise in Ratchaburi said that
“We grow aromatic coconuts. is a hybrid breed between Sam Phran perfume with coconut, colored pork, makes the baby big. Sampran will be fragrant and sweeter than the Ban Phaeo variety. By mixing the species, they get the aroma and sweetness that is sweeter than the Nam Nwan coconut type.”
The grower insists on fragrant Ratchaburi coconuts. The fragrance is more fragrant than the scent of pandan leaves. As for the types of nectar, the meat is tougher. which is not very popular But the gardeners still plant because they are abundant.
“Now farmers are turning to planting.Organic fragrant coconutGrowing We have more and more members every year. Because if we don’t do organic, we can’t attack the market. And consumers want organic because it is safe to eat.
Other fruits, such as guava, rose apple, must also have garden standard leaves grown without chemicals. There is no toxic residue.”
organic coconut The price is not as expensive as you think. compared to normal coconut The price is 2-3 baht higher than others.
Coconuts need water, they like swamps and gullies, the more the better. because it can draw water up Once the fertilizer is applied to the dry area, water is applied. Drinking water and pulling up fertilizer is the most suitable. Keeping the ancient nature will produce good harvests.
Like Mae Klong, Amphawa, Bang Khonthi, Mahachai, Ban Phaeo, it is an area with tidal water like Amphawa. When the water receded, he was fine. The water will always go up and down. Sadwak Damnoen Division It is irrigation water, which is better, cleaner water than the water from Srinakarin Dam. “
Ancient people planted coconuts for all parts. to this age as well
“coconutwhich are peeled and not thrown away as waste is sent to the biomass stove Send a Double A paper factory that has passed the separation process Take it to make A4 paper. and fuel power
Coconut Mustache or Coconut Can it can be separated to make paper because it is sticky The flaky part is sent to the biomass furnace. Coconut tentacles are good fungi.wAh, to grind and make straw mushroom culture. it will have a big flower.”
Organic fragrant coconut bright promising Coconuts from other countries are delicious and cannot compete with those from Thailand. Farmers are now turning to growing more. Leading to more production, good prices, consumers can eat safe fruit. The hotter the weather, the colder the coconut water…
“Every day, you can eat several. I eat 4-6 a day. Coconut has many nutrients. Myanmar worker’s hair row His mother only drank coconut water during pregnancy. When the child came out white and clean They are different skin types than their parents, and they are smart too.
Coconut helps slow down aging.With continued use, the body will be strong and have good skin. The elderly take it and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.“
