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the land sustainable. For example, there is better environment. Rice can be grown in the area. There

is fodder for livestock. Also, farmers have increasing incomes.

5.3 Strength

Volunteer soil doctors, local administration organizations and local leaders are
coordinators in the area. This makes farmers able to access the market and the source of Dixie

grass seedlings easily. Growing Dixie grass in areas with saline soil and propagating Dixie grass
seedlings can be done with no expenses.

The attitude of the complier: The techniques are supported and built to help improve the

environment on severely saline soil in Northeastern Thailand. The techniques in growing Dixie
grass are prepared by Land Development Department and community volunteers in improving soil

and demonstration plots achieved as sample plots in the area.

5.4 Weakness/ disadvantages/risks

Public relations of the project are not made sufficiently especially for areas with severely

saline soil. Suggestions are: Land Development Department must coordinate closely with local
administration organizations to promote the project.

The attitude of the complier: Some farmers do not believe that Dixie grass can withstand
salinity and reduce soil salinity after cultivation. Suggestions are: Officers should build knowledge

from successful farmers by visiting farmers in the area often under the project "Growing Dixie

grass to restore areas with severely saline soil"

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