Designing agricultural landscapes for sustainable Wapi Pathum District Maha Sarakham province.

Abstract

Designing agricultural landscapes for sustainable at Wapi Pathum District Maha Sarakham Province. There are studies related theories, surveys, in-depth interviews. The study found that agricultural areas used to grow rice for a long time. In the past agriculture was dependent on nature but now focuses on selling. Farmers used the machines to adjust characteristics physically. The areas causing a problem are Insufficient water, Soil deterioration. Farmers used fertilizer and chemicals to speed up production, causing soil contamination and agricultural products. The diversity of plants and animals in the agricultural area is less and complex ecological decline and ecosystems lack stability. Agriculture has different goals than sustainability. Designing agricultural landscapes for sustainable to generate income and restore ecosystems based on "Agro-forestry" and solving the water shortage problem, salty soil and used a variety of plants such as perennial plants, fruit trees, field crops, vegetables and herbs. The design must create complexity for the agricultural ecosystem and maintain balance of economy, society and environment.