His Majesty the King’s agriculture model combines traditional knowledge with modern methods to assist residents in remote areas.
PUBLISHED: 19 Jul 2024 at 04: 00
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The” Khok Nong Na” ( Mound, Marsh and Rice Field ) model, which is the work of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, aims to explain the true significance of his father’s philosophy of sufficiency and show how farmers can adopt it.
He is aware that those who are not familiar with the term may find it difficult to fully comprehend the theory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great regarding Sufficiency Economy.
His Majesty the King based the Khok Nong Na Model on that idea to enable people who reside in remote areas of the nation to manage drought, one of their most pressing issues.
His Majesty has been using the unit for decades working behind the scenes, according to Wiwat Salyakamthorn, a previous minister of agriculture and cooperative who gained notoriety for teaching farmers in applying the principles to the agricultural industry.
In recent years, as forest exacerbated the drought position, the demand for water materials increased. He said the guiding principle behind developing the Khok Nong Na design is to guarantee enough supplies for both consumption and agriculture.
He claimed that the phrase paints a clear image of how people live in rural areas. The three Thai words that make up Khok Nong Na encapsulate vital components of this idea.
Khok, or hill, refers to the cutting of ridges on fertile ground to grow trees and crops that can withstand local conditions and provide food or salary for a family.
Nong, or swamp, refers to the building of strong weirs designed to keep the environment damp and store water for agricultural use all year long.
Na, or grain industry, refers to growing healthy rice with the aim of restoring important nutrients to the ground so provides are pesticide-free and secure for use.
According to Mr. Wiwat, the Khok Nong Na unit aims to reorganize a farmland by incorporating King Rama IX’s philosophy. It combines agricultural principles and beliefs, making it an ideal way to promote healthy farming and sustainable life, he said.
” His Majesty the King has often emphasised the importance of’ for employ, not for show ‘”, Mr Wiwat said.
” The King does n’t want any publicity and prefers to keep it simple”.
