Plantwise Blog

As the last part of our data management trip, Claire and I headed to Bangkok for the 11th and 12th of September. We joined a group of plant doctors and farmers at the plant clinic/rally in Nong Kung village, Suppaya district, Chainat province. We saw a demonstration on biocontrol, looked through pamphlets and information available to farmers about crop problems, and discussed the rice harvest which was currently taking place. In the backstopping training at the Rice Department, the participants shared their concerns and plans for future data management in Thailand.

Participants of the data management backstopping in Bangkok. ©CABI

Farmers attending the clinic to listen to advice about crop protection. ©CABI

Emily, Claire, Fook Wing, and Siva observing how plant clinics operate in Chainat province. ©CABI

Discussing data management in Thailand. ©CABI

Looking forward to a delicious meal in Nong Kung village! ©CABI

Farmers learning about biocontrol products using fungal spores grown on a culture of cooked rice. ©CABI

A farmer and plant doctor discussing issues with food crops. ©CABI

Preserved samples and specimens for comparison purposes when diagnosing crop problems. ©CABI

View from the plant clinic into part of the village – it was a beautiful, sunny day. ©CABI