The main topics covered in the workshop included:
Sustainable Farming
- Introduction to smart farming methods: Methods such as crop rotation, intercropping, and the use of organic and microbial fertilizers will help maintain soil fertility without harming the environment. Experts guided farmers on how to apply these methods to their farming practices.
- Water-saving irrigation and water resource protection: Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation solutions will help farmers save water and improve agricultural production efficiency. This not only reduces costs but also protects water resources, a crucial factor in the context of climate change.
- Using sustainable crop varieties: Introduction to drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, and climate-adaptive crop varieties. These varieties will help farmers minimize risks from changing weather and improve crop resilience.
Protecting Forests and Natural Resources
- The Role of Forests in Protecting the Agricultural Environment: This workshop explains the role of forests in maintaining soil moisture, protecting biodiversity, preventing erosion, and mitigating the impact of natural disasters such as floods and droughts. This section helps farmers understand the importance of protecting forests to maintain stability in agricultural production.
- Planting Trees for Soil Protection and Protective Forests: Experts will guide farmers on how to plant forest trees and cover crops in cultivated areas to protect the soil from erosion. Native tree species such as acacia, eucalyptus, and other forest tree species will be encouraged, contributing to the protection of soil and natural forests.
- Agroforestry Models: Introducing agroforestry models where farmers can combine agricultural production with forest planting. This method helps increase income while protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable development.
Guidelines for Effective Forest Farming and Protection - Crop Rotation and Intercropping with Forest Trees: Encourage farmers to rotate between agricultural crops and forest trees. This helps improve soil fertility, reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, and minimize soil degradation.
- Minimizing Deforestation: Educate the community about the importance of protecting and restoring natural forests. The workshop will help farmers learn about alternative farming methods that protect forests, such as reforestation and the development of mangrove or protective forests.
Workshop Activities:
- Sharing knowledge and experience from experts in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
- Practicing farming techniques such as sustainable crop planting and care, and forest-protective farming, enabling farmers to apply them directly to their daily work.
- Practical guidance on agroforestry models: These models are implemented in practice so that farmers can understand and apply them to their production work.
In addition, experts will also spend time answering farmers' questions, helping them better understand issues related to sustainable farming and forest protection, soil erosion control, etc.
Workshop objectives:
Through these workshops, Phuoc Son and Nestlé hope to bring positive changes to farmers in Nam Ban town. The combination of improving productivity, product quality, and protecting natural resources will help farmers not only maintain stable production but also contribute to the sustainable development of the region.
