1. Background and Justification
About 8 000 rai of land and soil were affected by sea water intrusion, making it saline and toxic to plants, thus causing crop damage. Soil reclamation is required on the basis of the level of salinity present. If the level of salinity is high, the application of organic fertilizer and gypsum will be required. Only coconut trees were damaged by direct contact with the tidal wave. Crops that were damaged over large areas include fruit trees, cashew nut, oil palm, coconut, vegetables and grass land.
2. Objective
The objective of the project is to assist the Government on the reclamation of the salt-affected soil due to sea water intrusion caused by Tsunami.
3. Work Plan
a) survey the extent and level of soil salinity in the Tsunami-affected areas of the 6 provinces
b) conduct field demonstration on soil salinity reclamation in the areas for dissemination of information and extension
c) provide inputs for soil reclamation in a larger scale based on results of the above 2 activities
4. Expected Outputs
a) methods for reclamation of the salt-affected soils will be established.
b) salt-affected soils reclaimed
c) crop productivity improved by the reclamation
5. Inputs Required
a) Personnel
b) Travel cost
c) Inputs for soil reclamation and soil amendments
d) Cost of training if necessary
e) General operation costs
6. Budget
A total budget of US $276,923 is required as follows:
a) National consultant (3 working months) = B.300,000
b) Travel cost = B.100,000
c) Soil survey and soil analysis = B.200,000
d) Inputs for soil reclamation in 3,000 rai by using gypsum, organic fertilizer, and legume seeds for green manure.
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Gypsum |
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3,000 rai x 250 kg/rai= 750,000kg |
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750tons x B.4,000/ton = B.3,000,000 |
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Organic fertilizer |
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3,000 rai x 1,000 kg/rai = 3,000,000kg |
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3,000,000 x B.3,200 = B.9,600,000 |
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Legume seeds |
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3,000 rai x 5 kg/rai = 15,000 kg |
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15,000kg x B.20/kg = B. 300,000 |
