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Farm Labour Crisis

2012-05-25 22:07:53

I can remember my first trip to our village. We were greeted warmly by the village who were communially planting their rice crops, everyone working together, no money changing hands, just getting it done. Rows of people transplanting rice seedlings. Meals and booze supplied on the day by whoevers rice was being planted.
Havent seen it happen in the last two of four years since we moved here. Not once.

This years chilli crop was bigger than last years but less was harvested because the per kg cost was too high.

The community spirit is gone. Everyone has a mobile, fridge and TV, many with new houses. Adult children sending funds and even more offspring, but loathe to return to the village to help plant the rice.

How can we get labour to run our farms? It is the same story with everyone I talk to.

Rice Harvesting Explanation Manual

2012-05-04 08:56:06

http://www.unapcaem....tion/pub_MM.htm

This manual is well worth reading. It explains the processes used by various harvestor, threshing and milling machines.

IA

Farming Forum Meeting 5

2012-04-27 21:51:46

OK guys, we have to get the next one organised. Seems like I need to keep the ball rolling. Do you have a potential host on the forum, do we have a new topic or direction to talk about? Do we have a date or location in mind?

Give it a go... ideas please.

Comparative Study Between Chem Ferts And Compost

2012-03-20 06:44:33

For those who want to get a better understanding of the impact of different fertilisation regimes, try reading this 2009 study.
http://www.mauialoha...CUT_Compost.pdf

Farm Comes To Town First Sat Every Month.

2012-02-02 18:24:52

A good friend and customer chef Dylan at Bolan Restaurant and others has started a monthly market in Soi 26 Sukhumvit last month was a flying start for the first one. This Saturday is the second one. It is a great idea and a way to sell a bit of what you are growing to people you can deal with.

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