BTLLAgroforestry developed water management strategies for banana and mahogany plantations in Ayutthaya’s flood-prone lowlands. Using ridge-furrow systems, organic amendments, and seasonal drainage planning, the site improved soil health and water quality. These practices enabled fruiting, supported income generation, and inspired future community-based agroecological enterprise development amid climate challenges.
Author: Regen Agri-Food Systems
Dr. Parichat Hongsprabhas is currently the managing director of FoodInnovate Co., Ltd., a Thailand social enterprise group focusing on regenerative agri-food systems.
Parichat has retired from the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, where she taught graduate courses in Food Colloids, Food Proteins, and Global Food Security. Her work outside academia includes designing nutritious foods that promote optimal nutrient absorption as a consultant to food industries. She also helps farmers enhance their livelihoods by integrating science and technology into soil and water restoration on farmlands and channelling their fresh fruits and vegetables to urban markets.
My journey on becoming a farmer in permanent agriculture
In Ayutthaya’s reclaimed soil, I began farming with no background—just curiosity and care. Mangoes survived, herbs surprised me, and failures taught more than manuals. This journey in permanent agriculture isn’t about yield alone, but about listening to land, honouring time, and growing roots deeper than crops.
The journey begins @BTLLAgroforestry – from soil to human health
In 2016, BTLLAgroforestry began as a humble experiment in Ayutthaya—restoring soil, water, and dignity. From bioremediation to climate-resilient farming, we cultivated change from the ground up. Today, it’s more than a farm. It’s a living lab where ecology meets community, and food begins with care, not chemicals.