Akara Resources Public Company Limited and Phichit Province have jointly launched "Natural Farming Learning Centre", which operates in line with the strategy of Phichit province to promote a shift in thinking towards organic farming techniques and to lessen the use of chemicals in agriculture for the wellbeing of the farmers themselves and for the environment The 180-rai demonstration plot for the production of rice and other crops has been set up as a learning resource for local people and to ensure that the environment around the mine is chemical-free and friendly for organic rice cultivation. Then-Phichit Governor, Surachai Khan-arsa (6th from right) was the president of the event which was held at Tambon Khao Chet Luk, Tap Khlo District, Phichit Province, recently.