Proposed Role

The bioCOMPOST pilot is designed as a practical implementation program at the provincial level.

The proposed role may include:

District Compost Pilot Implementation

Supporting the establishment of 1–4 district compost hubs that process rice straw and organic materials into compost for nearby farms.

Key activities may include:

• technical guidance on compost operations
• development of operational models
• training local compost operators

Biomass Supply Chain Development

Supporting the design and implementation of rice straw aggregation systems connecting farms to compost hubs.

This may include:

• farmer engagement and straw collection systems
• village aggregation points
• logistics planning for biomass transport

Farmer Training and Extension

Working with local farmer groups to introduce regenerative soil practices.

Potential activities:

• compost application training
• soil health awareness
• demonstration plots for regenerative rice farming

Monitoring and Impact Measurement

Supporting monitoring systems to measure environmental and agricultural outcomes.

Indicators may include:

• rice straw diverted from burning
• compost production
• soil organic matter improvement
• farmer participation

Pilot Scope

The initial bioCOMPOST pilot is designed at a scale suitable for district-level implementation.

Component Pilot Range

District compost hubs 1–4

Farm families engaged 1,000–4,000

Rice landscape coverage 12,000–40,000 rai

Compost production 4,000–10,000 tons/year

This pilot structure aims to demonstrate a scalable model for circular biomass systems in rice landscapes.

Long-Term Vision

The bioCOMPOST pilot represents the first step toward a broader regenerative agriculture platform in Thailand.

Successful implementation could support future initiatives linking regenerative rice production with sustainable agricultural supply chains and international investment platforms.

Future phases may connect with regenerative agriculture investment initiatives such as Astanor Ventures and sustainable organic rice supply chains supported by BIO – Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries.

Invitation to Collaborate

bioCOMPOST is being developed as a collaborative pilot initiative exploring circular biomass management and soil regeneration in rice farming landscapes. The program welcomes engagement with development organizations, agricultural partners, research institutions, and other stakeholders working in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management.

Through partnership and shared implementation experience, the pilot aims to demonstrate practical and scalable approaches for improving soil health, reducing agricultural residue burning, and supporting regenerative rice landscapes.

Impact Logic

Inputs

The pilot begins with a set of enabling inputs that support the establishment of the system.

These include:

• establishment of a District Compost Hub

• collection of rice straw biomass from surrounding farms

• integration of livestock manure as organic input

• recruitment of a professional operations team

• engagement of participating farmers and community enterprises

• implementation of a digital MRV monitoring system

These inputs enable the operational foundation of the pilot program.

Activities

The program then focuses on a set of operational activities.

These activities include:

• organized collection of rice straw biomass

• processing of organic inputs through windrow composting systems

• compost quality monitoring and testing

• distribution of compost to participating farmers

• soil testing and soil health monitoring

• farmer engagement and knowledge sharing

Through these activities, agricultural residues are transformed into valuable organic soil inputs.

Outputs

The activities generate measurable operational outputs.

These include:

• recovery of rice straw that would otherwise be burned

• production of organic compost

• improved access to organic soil inputs for farmers

• operational data generated through the MRV monitoring system

• participation of local farmers in circular biomass systems

These outputs represent the immediate results of the pilot program.

Outcomes

Over time, the program aims to contribute to several agricultural and environmental outcomes.

These include:

• improved soil organic matter and soil health

• reduced open-field burning of rice straw

• increased farmer awareness of soil regeneration practices

• improved nutrient cycling within agricultural systems

• stronger collaboration between crop and livestock systems

These outcomes represent changes in agricultural practices and landscape management.

Long-Term Impact

The long-term vision of the bioCOMPOST initiative is to support the transition toward regenerative rice landscapes.

Potential long-term impacts include:

• healthier and more resilient agricultural soils

• reduced agricultural residue burning and improved air quality

• strengthened rural agricultural systems

• scalable circular biomass management models for rice-producing regions

Through practical pilot implementation, the program aims to demonstrate pathways toward more sustainable agricultural landscapes.