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Surin
province is situated in the area where it is the best place for
planting Hom Mali rice in Thailand and in the world especially
Thung Kula Rong Hai area. Furthermore, Surin province was
assigned to conduct the pilot project of producing organic Hom
Mali rice known domestically and worldwide.
What is the standard degree of Surin organic Hom Mali rice?
The plantation of organic Hom Mali
rice covers the whole Surin province area and has developed to reach the
standard. Surin Hom Mali rice standard of quality is accredited by three main
organizations i.e. Organic Agriculture Certification Thailand (ACT) under
supervision and certified by International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements: IFOAM, National Bereau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards
(ACFS) and Surin Organic Agricultural Standards.
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The Benefits of Surin
Organic Hom Mali Rice
Apart from chemical free, Hom Mali
Rice contains high nutrition and vitamins and other healthy elements. Consuming
safe and healthy rice is the worldwide requirement. Organic Hom Mali Rice from
Surin is the matched choice.
The Process of Producing Organic Hom Mali Rice
Organic Hom Mali Rice from Surin is
produced by using organic agriculture system. It avoids using chemical or
synthetic substances i.e. chemical fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide in every
process of rice planting. In stead, organic elements such as natural plant
fertilizer and manure are used.
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Agriculture Area :
Large and extensive area of land with healthy soil is chosen.
Soil Treatment : There
is no stubbles burning. It can destroy useful nutrients and microorganism in the
soil. Growing bean plants and using manure or enzyme ionic plasma are ways to
treat soil.
Soil Preparation :
Soil should be prepared and treated before sowing.
Strains :
Khao Dawk Mali 105 and Kor Khor 15, the best aroma rice strains in Thailand and
in the world are used. The strains grow very well in the area of Surin Province.
These standard strains are selected and well kept in chemicals free environment. |
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Growing Method : Either
broadcast or transplantation method is used. The latter one is more proper in
planting organic Hom Mali rice. The paddy sprout used in this method is 30 days
old of age, strong, and diseases free.
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Weeds Control :
Chemicals are avoided in unwanted plants control. Natural mechanisms are used by
preparing suitable soil and managing appropriate water level to control weeds
etc.
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Elimination of Plant Diseases and Insects :
Mixed method is being adopted such as planting crop rotation, maintaining
natural balance, using natural insectivores such as Hum, Bien, or natural
insecticide from some plant extract such as margosa, galingale, or citronella
grass.
Management Before and
After Harvest : Drain water from the
paddies 10-15 days before ripeness to keep it fully mature. After the harvest,
dry off harvested stubbles in the sun in order to keep good quality of grain
before hulling. |
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Grain is kept in appropriate environment either in a barn or storehouse to
prevent it from insects. There is no chemical used in the barn or storehouse.
Development Process to Reach the Standard
Surin Province has announced to adopt
organic agriculture policy since 1999. Regarding the constant and serious
promotion with the combination of local wisdom and economic principle, the
production of Hom Mali rice from Surin has developed to reach the standards
accredited by Organic Agriculture Certification Thailand (ACT), National Bereau
of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) and Surin Organic
Agriculture Standards.
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Contacted Organizations Related to Organic Hom Mali Rice from Surin
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The Rice Fund Office, Tel. 0-4451-4206 E-Mail : sfsfarmer@hotmail.com |
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The Center for Supporting and Producing Rice Strains, Ban None Muey
Community, Na Nong Phai Sub-district, Chumpholburi District Tel.
0-1069-1813, 0-7879-6364 |
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The Office of Agriculture Market Cooperatives Tel.
0-1879-6310 |
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Surin
Governor's Office Tel. 0-4451-6075, 0-4452-1361 E-Mail :
suringov@yahoo.com |
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Prasat District Agriculture Cooperative Tel. 0-4455-1227 |
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Prasat Hin Agriculture Cooperative Tel. 0-4455-1027,
0-1976-1073 |
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Surin
Organic Agriculture Operation Center, Tel. 0-4471-3479 |
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The Office of Commercial Affair, Surin, Tel. 0-4451-1384
E-Mail : su_ops@moc.go.th |
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Surin Provincial Agricultural Extension Office, Tel. 0-4451-1624
E-Mail : surin@doae.go.th |
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