Back K. Wakugami and P. Loahakasetr
Sekai Kyusei Kyo Thailand and Nature Farming Forum, Bangkok, Thailand
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Abstract
The technology of Effective Microorganisms was introduced into Thailand in 1980 by Professor Dr. Teruo Higa of Okinawa, Japan. Since its inception, the program has gained momentum rapidly, through the offices of the Sekai Kyusei Kyo of Thailand. At present, EM is successfully used in orchard management, vegetable and livestock farming and in fish and prawn culture. It is also utilized in the Zoological gardens, garbage treatment and environmental protection.
At present, there are over 17000 trained personnel, who use EM. The people range from farmers, teachers to administrators. Thus, the Department of Agricultural Extension of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives , Royal Government of Thailand, together with key farmers trained in EM technology have established the Nature Farming of Thailand Forum. Its objectives are to promote the production and provide markets for EM based products, that are free of chemical pollutants. The technology of EM is widely used in Thailand, and the progress made is presented.