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27 September 2002

 

 

 

Training pomelo farmers to make bio-extracts

Pomelo farmers in Chainat attended a training on making bio-extracts. Key element of this training is "learning by doing". At the beginning of the training session, an experienced farmer gives an introduction on the use of bio-extracts and explains which ingredients to use for different purposes. Then the farmers become actively involved and get hands-on experience in preparing different types of bio-extracts that can be used to keep their pomelo healthy.

 
 

Training of pomelo farmers to make bio-extracts that can be used to grow healthy pomelo.
Training of pomelo farmers to make bio-extracts that can be used to grow healthy pomelo.

 

Learning by doing: Farmers are mixing eggs, molasses and other ingredients of a bio-extract.

 

Learning by doing: Farmers working together to make a bio-extract.
Learning by doing: Farmers working together  to make a bio-extract.

 

Derris roots are an ingredient in a bio-extract that will be used as an insecticide.

Derris roots are an ingredient in a bio-extract that will be used as an insecticide.

 
Bananas are one of the ingredients in this bio-extract.

Bananas are one of the ingredients in this bio-extract.

 
Healthy pomelo can be produced if bioextracts are used instead of synthetic pesticides.

Healthy pomelo can be produced if bio-extracts are used instead of synthetic pesticides.