Using indigenous microorganism for natural agriculture, by mimicking natural forests Patterns in Luk Dan sub-district, Nam Nao district, Phetchabun

Abstract

This research was to study the production process and use of indigenous microorganisms to mimicking natural forests. Study the costs and benefits of using indigenous microorganisms in mimicking natural forests. Data collection from secondary sources by relevant research documents, Production, and use of indigenous microorganisms in the mimicking nature forest by selecting a specific population and sample is a group of 5 farmers. The results found that Natural agriculture uses indigenous microorganisms. It is a process of bringing indigenous microorganisms to produce products and has a process to find raw materials from nature, household, and local. There are production 5 steps, farmers can apply them directly in preparing the soil before growing plants. It was found that the average cost per production per time was low at 80 baht per 30 square meter. It reduces the burden of purchasing chemicals to improve soil. To encourage farmers to use it in agriculture by changing from using chemical fertilizers to safe agriculture in the form of mimicking natural forests. It is a sustainable production and consumption system. It's safe for the health and the environment.