SALINISATION
Farmers urged not to rely on uni soil study
- Published: 9 Mar 2013 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Business
NAKHON RATCHASIMA : A researcher has warned local rice farmers against using a geological survey report compiled by Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University as central evidence in their legal battle over soil salinisation.
The report does not contain any concrete proof that nearby salt farms have contributed to soil salinity in three districts, the researcher said.
Scores of rice farmers from Pra Thong Kham, Non Sung and Non Thai districts are preparing legal action against provincial authorities over their alleged failure to address the issue, using the research report as key evidence.
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