Thailand: Big banana plantation in Phetchaburi plans to overcome the climate change crisis

For crisis management and to prevent possible impacts on group members in the future, the Banana Large-Scale Plot Group, Villages 2, 3, 6, Klat Luang Subdistrict, Tha Yang District, Phetchaburi Province, with a total of 34 members and a banana plantation area of 671.3 rai, has joined hands to look for opportunities to solve problems sustainably. In addition to having regular meetings to understand each other among banana plantation members every month to maintain the quality of the members' products, they have also moved forward to adjust the large-scale plot development plan in 5 areas, including: In terms of reducing production costs, members will use more agricultural technology and innovations, such as watering systems, humidity control systems, production and use of organic fertilizers instead of chemical fertilizers, using fertilizers according to plant needs, adding knowledge on soil improvement and maintenance for members, and encouraging members to join various government ...