Satun Farmers Replace Rubber with Longans, Boost Income with Organic Farming & Sticky Rice
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Key Quotes
"At that time, if I had continued planting rubber, I wouldn't have been able to pay off the car. So I decided to research for 4-5 years. I saw longan trees being cut down everywhere, the market demand was high, and every time I went to the market, people were scrambling to buy. So I was confident this was a new alternative."
ตอนนั้นถ้ายังปลูกยางต่อ คงผ่อนรถไม่ไหวแน่ เลยตัดสินใจศึกษาข้อมูลอยู่ 4-5 ปี เห็นว่าละมุดตามบ้านเรือนถูกโค่นไปหมด ตลาดมีความต้องการสูง ไปเดินตลาดทีไรก็เห็นคนแย่งกันซื้อ เลยมั่นใจว่านี่คือทางเลือกใหม่
"Today I got to try the 'Longan Sticky Rice' and 'Longan Smoothie.' The taste is sweet and mellow, blending very well, no less than mango sticky rice. It's an excellent way to add value to the produce."
วันนี้ได้ลองชิม 'ข้าวเหนียวละมุด' และ 'สมูทตี้ละมุด' รสชาติหวานกลมกล่อมเข้ากันได้ดีมาก ไม่แพ้ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วงเลย เป็นการเพิ่มมูลค่าผลผลิตที่ยอดเยี่ยม
Key Entities
Person
Nang Dusadee Pruksaset(นางสาวดุษฎี พฤกษเศรษฐ)
Deputy Governor of Satun who visited and praised the longan farm.
Mr. Mit Yodthong(นายมิตร ยอดทอง)
Agricultural Officer of Satun who accompanied the Deputy Governor.
Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob(นางพัชรี ทิ้งน้ำรอบ)
A successful organic longan farmer in Satun who transitioned from rubber cultivation.
Place
The province in Southern Thailand where the longan farm is located and which is promoting the crop.
Tha Phae District(อำเภอท่าแพ)
The district in Satun where Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob's farm is located.
Tha Phae Subdistrict(ตำบลท่าแพ)
The subdistrict within Tha Phae District where Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob's farm is situated.
Plant
Vietnamese Sa Wai Longan(ละมุดสาลี่เวียดนาม)
The specific variety of longan that a Satun farmer planted as a profitable alternative crop.
Agriculture
Rubber plantation(สวนยาง)
The previous crop cultivated by Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob, which was abandoned due to low prices.
Organic farm(สวนอินทรีย์)
The type of farming adopted by Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob for her longan cultivation, emphasizing safety and sustainability.
Dish
Longan Sticky Rice(ข้าวเหนียวละมุด)
A signature dish created by Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob, adding value to her longan produce and attracting tourists.
Practice
Organic farming(เกษตรอินทรีย์)
The 100% organic farming method employed by Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob, focusing on consumer and farmer well-being.
Certification
GAP standard(มาตรฐาน GAP)
Certification that Nang Pacharee Tingnamrob's farm is applying for to enhance credibility.