UHDP : Upland Holistic Development Project
Activities and achievements in the past year
Care and storage of agricultural forestry plots
The removal of weeds in agroforestry plots is very important to reduce the competition of weeds that affect yield quality and prevent crop-damaging insect diseases.
Source of funds to visit the target areas
Diakonia officials of Thailand visited the representatives of the Kok River Basin Environmental Conservation Network, Mae Yao Sub-District, Upper Zone (KOSH) and VSLA (savings) group to monitor and exchange the results of the project performance and to study the Ban Huai Lu Agricultural Forestry Project. Luang Village No. 13, Mae Yao Sub-district, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province
Build understanding of the benefits of mapping by plot
Villagers will pay great attention to the development of individual plots, farm areas and public places as a community database for managing natural resources and the community’s environment.
A forum for taking lessons from the participatory practice of women groups
Saving Group (VSLA) in Mae Yao Subdistrict, Muang District, Chiang Rai Province, there was a summary of lessons learned from the performance of the activity project to find ways to further develop the activities.
Planting tea seedlings in agroforestry fields
Ban Huai Khok Moo, Village No. 7, Mae Na Wang Subdistrict, Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai Province
Cultivate tea seedlings for planting, supplementing agroforestry to increase plant diversity and increase greenness in the area.
Network conference stage Conserve the Kok River Basin Environment Mae Yao Subdistrict, Upper Zone
Mae Kok Foundation, Doi Hang Sub-district, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province
70 dams in the activity
Benefits of water softening weir
1. Retain water and slow down the flow of floods.
2. Traps sediment to create moisture in the weir and above the weir.
3. Reduce erosion of river banks
4. It is a breeding ground for aquatic animals.
5. Water retention for agriculture such as growing vegetables and pets.
Recent articles
Agricultural forestry to conserve farmland soil on highlands
Most ranches on high ground are very steep. Therefore, it is necessary to use a sustainable method for proper soil conservation. One of the already known agroforestry methods is. Planting plants instead of the embankment The technology involves the use of an array consisting of perennials or shrubs, fast-growing pea plants such as acacia and mha.
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February 13, 2021Folk chicken farming
Raising the chicken house or known as the Muang chicken. It is very popular in the highlands. Because local chicken is very popular to consume The meat is firm, delicious and the price is reasonable. It is easy to raise, either raised in the house or even in the backyard, but care must be taken
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February 13, 2021Catfish farming and frog farming
Raising catfish and frogs using limited space can also be raised and management is very easy. Family farming Can support both children and adults And suitable for children in school age too Can spend free time Raising catfish and frogs to help ease the burden on parents regarding cost savings.
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February 13, 2021Fermented foods from banana trees
Fermented food from the banana tree is one of the methods that help farmers in terms of saving food production costs. Making the most of household materials and increasing the diversity of food for the animals.