Trang, A 42-year-old young man, a farmer in Trang Province, does dangerous work. Climb artificial neem trees, some as high as 20 meters, to cut off the top and boil it to sell to eat with grilled catfish. or dipped in chili paste Generate income of more than 2,000 baht per day. Artificial neem tree garden, Village No. 7, Na Muen Si Subdistrict, Na Yong District, Trang Province, found Mr. Chutipong Rakchu, 42 years old, a resident of Na Yong District. Climbing a 20 meter tall artificial neem tree to cut off the young neem shoots. It is boiled before being sold to merchants who come to buy. Make an income of 2,000-2,200 baht per day, earn more than 100,000 baht in 1 year, which is considered a good income. Because artificial neem shoots will develop young leaves only during November-January every year. Climbing the artificial neem tree Relying on personal expertise You have to climb up the rubber tree that is near the artificial neem tree first. Then slowly stick up the artificial neem stem. and use a stick tied to a knife Cut off the young shoots so that they fall down. There will be people waiting to collect them and pile them together. To select perfect young shoots The leaves are shiny and beautiful. Then wash and clean And blanched in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes, then put in cold water to prevent the neem tops from changing color. Sold to merchants for 50 baht per kilogram. It is popularly eaten with grilled catfish, dipped in chili paste, or made into various curries. It has a mild bitter taste but has medicinal properties. Helps maintain gums and teeth Helps digest fatty foods well. Helps with digestion Reduce the risk of developing lumps and cancer. Maintain food in the mouth that is commonly extracted as an ingredient in general toothpaste The leaves can be extracted as a substance to prevent and eliminate many types of insect pests. Nowadays, there are fewer people doing this job. Since most artificial neem trees are more than 30-50 years old, they will have many saplings. Make the trunk tall and big The new generation doesn't know how to grow trees. Some people are afraid of heights. Afraid of the strong wind Meanwhile, market demand during the neem budding period has increased, causing farmers with special skills to Barely making enough to sell. Even though it is a high-risk profession But it generated a handsome income in less than 3 months. As for Mr. Chutipong Rakchu, a farmer from Na Yong District, he said that his daily income is more than 2,000 baht per day. Small investment, good profits, selling for 7-10 baht per bundle. The bitter part or not depends on the cooking by boiling it once. Rinse it with water. Set it to drain and then dip it in soup again, which is only once a year. About 2 months at a time, with a tour each year. which he already has a merchant to receive and deliver Generate more than 100,000 baht of income per year.
Source: Thai News Agency