FATHER’S FARM: ORGANIC FARMING METHOD CASE STUDY OF MR. SUWAT NUCHMUANG BANNONGCHUMSAENG AOTONG SUBDISTRICT WANGWISET DISTRICT TRANG PROVINCE THAILAND

Abstract

          The objectives of this research article were to: 1) study the principles of organic farming, a case study of Mr. Suwat Nuamuang, Ban Nong Chum Saeng, Ao Tong Sub-district, Wang Wiset District, Trang Province; 2) study the methods of organic farming. using a descriptive research model The sample consisted of 10 people engaged in organic farming in the project. The research instruments were 1) interview form 2) non-participant observation 3) video recorder 4) audio recorder. The results of the research were as follows: 1) organic farming principles found that 1.1) nature conservation principles and the environment found that the use of resources in the agricultural plantation to bring benefits and integrated with animal husbandry. 1.3) The concept of relying on natural mechanisms found that the father's garden used compost made from plant waste. and mulching with organic matter 1.4) The self-reliance principle found that the father's garden was self-reliant in organic organic farming. without the use of chemicals 2) organic farming methods found that 2.1) methods to reduce soil tillage found that legumes were grown. Because planting beans is to create fertile soil. 2.2) Soil improvement methods, it was found that the soil was improved with organic fertilizers such as compost, manure and green manure. In the soil, it must be in an area where the roots are quickly absorbed. Typically observed from the root tip area. 2.4) Combined methods of horticulture and animal husbandry