Using Biochar as Material for Growing Organic Vegetables in the Pickup Truck to Promote Health and Economic Outcomes in the Elderly's Households

Abstract

          The objective of this research is to study the use of biochar with organic fertilizer as a material for growing organic vegetables in the pick-up basket to promote health and household economic effect of the elderly It is a participatory action research (PAR) collecting qualitative research data and quantitative by using a questionnaire the sample consisted of specifically selected 20 elderly people (60-69 years), Khung Taphao Sub-district, Mueang District, Uttaradit Province. The statistics used were percentage, mean, standard deviation.
          The results of the research revealed that the elderly who participated in the biochar production training using biochar and organic fertilizers as planting material for organic vegetables in the pickup truck has grown organic vegetables in the pick-up truck until the organic vegetables are produced. The researcher asked about the satisfaction after growing organic vegetables in the pickup truck. By using biochar and organic fertilizer as planting material, it was found that the elderly were satisfied. The highest level ( =4.80) in terms of benefits obtained from the use of biochar and organic fertilizer as planting material. Biochar production growing organic vegetables in the container and the opinion level of the elderly from using biochar together with organic fertilizer as a material for growing organic vegetables in the pick-up tray affects their physical health At the highest level ( =4.54) and social, mental and intellectual health at high level ( =4.50, 4.47, 4.29) respectively results in the elderly to consume organic organic vegetables have a relaxed mind, reduce stress, learn new techniques and methods of using biochar with organic fertilizers. Exchanged knowledge with people in the community and economic results in the household the highest level ( =4.61) can reduce the cost of purchasing chemical fertilizers from buying vegetables and eating organic vegetables that are grown by myself, which is good for health can be seen that growing organic vegetables in the pickup truck using biochar together with organic fertilizer as planting material It is an appropriate activity to help improve physical, mental, social and intellectual health of the elderly as well.