The Luang Prasit Community’s recognition as a national Valuable Forest Community affirms years of quiet, collective work in restoring a floodplain landscape. The committee saw ecological design, regenerative practices, and true community ownership—proof that resilience grows when local knowledge leads the way.
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Food Systems Transformation Through Wood-Based Bioeconomy
A wood-based bioeconomy can transform flood-prone croplands into climate-resilient landscapes through regional agroforestry, carbon-aligned value chains, and transparent digital traceability. When farmers gain ownership of their data, carbon assets, and new income opportunities, they become true partners in shaping a future where livelihoods and landscapes thrive together—strengthening the foundations of a resilient food system.
ฟื้นระบบนิเวศป่าบึงน้ำจืดในลุ่มน้ำเจ้าพระยา: โมเดลชุมชนหลวงประสิทธิ์เพื่อการปรับตัวต่อภาวะโลกรวน
The Luang Prasit Community is restoring a long‑lost freshwater swamp forest in the Chao Phraya Basin through ecological landscape design, a nine‑layer agroforestry system, and satellite‑based carbon monitoring. This community‑led model strengthens biodiversity, improves water retention, and demonstrates a practical pathway for climate adaptation in Thailand’s lowland floodplain.
Decoding the Future of Plant Proteins from Winged Beans: Ep. 6/6 Healing Soil, Cutting Costs and Boosting Yields
Plant geneticists once doubted whether yams could be grown in clay soil like the lower central Chao Phraya basin. By naturally tilling and fertilising the soil, winged bean has delivered massive yields and slashed fertiliser costs. From these high-yield results to FoodInnovate’s organic seed donation in Lat Bua Luang Agricultural Office, we are proving that restoring soil health is the key to a sustainable, low-cost agricultural future.
Floodplains Should Not Be Invisible Assets: Policy Recommendations for Equitable Climate Resilience in the Lower Chao Phraya River Basin
Floodplains in Thailand’s Lower Chao Phraya River Basin play a vital role in urban flood protection, yet smallholder farmers bear the hidden costs. As the Chao Phraya 2 canal nears completion, policy reform is urgent—integrating Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), agroecology, and peri-urban safeguards to ensure resilience is shared, not shifted.
Summarising soil and water restoration Phase 1 (2016-2019) at BTLLAgroforestry, Ayutthaya, Thailand
From acidic soil and uncertain rains, BTLLAgroforestry began restoring land in Ayutthaya through syntropic principles and weekend resilience. Phase 1 focused on soil cover, water retention, and ecosystem healing. With 4 hectares now thriving, the journey continues—bridging science, community, and care in the face of climate uncertainty.
เรื่องเล่าจากลาดบัวหลวงถึงหลวงประสิทธิ์นรกรรม
In Ayutthaya’s lowland fields, my grandfather turned retirement into regeneration—donating land, guiding farmers, and founding Luang Prasit Market. Seventy years later, I return to the same soil with my brother and his orchard. Our family’s journey continues: from horseback through forests since my grandfather's time to one-hour drives, still rooted in care and community.
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.