1. Student's full name:Vu Nam Hoang:
2. Gender:Male
3. Date of birth: 12/12/1999
4. Place of birth:Lien Nghia Town - Duc Trong District - Lam Dong Province
5. Decision to recognize student number:2279/2022/QD-XHNV dated August 22, 2022 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:Decision No. 3845/QD-XHNV dated August 1, 2024 on extending the study period of graduate students of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
7. Thesis topic name:Responding to the natural environment in organic agricultural production (case study of An Thanh commune, Tu Ky district, Hai Duong province)
8. Major:Cultural studies;
9. Code:8229040.01
10. Scientific instructor:Dr. Dinh Duc Tien, Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
11. Summary of thesis results:
The thesis studies the behavior of An Thanh commune people towards the natural environment in organic agricultural production. Through the research process, the thesis has achieved certain research results.
First of all, the historical process of agricultural production in An Thanh commune, Tu Ky district, Hai Duong. Agricultural production activities of the people here started from traditional agricultural cultivation without using chemicals and pesticides to agricultural cultivation using these scientific and technological achievements and returning to agricultural cultivation according to the original traditional methods.
Second, the reason and purpose that makes a part of farmers here return to agricultural cultivation is the economic efficiency they achieve. Although the rice yield from agricultural cultivation is not as high as the cultivation method using pesticides, plant protection drugs and chemical fertilizers, this cultivation method brings a source of rươi and cáy (with high economic value) in the field ecosystem, accounting for the majority of farmers' income. Moreover, thanks to the recognition of traditional farming as organic agricultural production by the "local elite", rice and other agricultural products in this ecosystem continue to bring a significant source of income to farmers. The above factors are the reasons for promoting the expansion of organic agricultural production areas.
Indigenous knowledge is flexibly and creatively applied by farmers in organic agricultural production and the exploitation of earthworm and clam resources. On the other hand, this knowledge helps farmers to exploit effectively and behave in harmony with the creatures that have brought them economic benefits. Thanks to that, their numbers do not fall into a state of exhaustion due to overexploitation.
Most importantly, people's behavior towards the natural environment is increasingly improved to protect common economic interests and protect the health of the whole community. In addition, this behavior does not stop at farmers who directly benefit from organic farming, but it has become a self-awareness of the whole community. In other words, this awareness is community culture.
12. Practical application:The thesis can be used as a reference for people in An Thanh commune in organic agricultural production. In addition, the thesis also helps local authorities to do a good job in management and policy making, planning and development.
13. Further research directions: The relationship between humans and the natural environment, environmental anthropology, cultural ecology.
14. Previous published works related to the thesis: 01
Dinh Duc Tien, Vu Nam Hoang (2024), "Indigenous knowledge of people in An Thanh commune, Tu Ky, Hai Duong on farming and exploiting earthworms", Vietnam Journal of Social Sciences, No. 8 (200), pp. 90 - 99.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name:Vu Nam Hoang
2. Sex:Male
3. Date of birth:12/12/1999
4. Place of birth:Lam Dong Province.
5. Admission decision number:2279/2022/QD-XHNV Dated: August 22, 2022
6. Changes in academic process:Admission decision number: 3845/QD-XHNV Dated: August 1, 2024
7. Official thesis title:Behavior towards the natural environment in organic agricultural production (A case study in An Thanh Commune, Tu Ky District, Hai Duong Province)
8. Major:Culture Studies
9. Code:8229040.01
10. Supervisors:PhD. Dinh Duc Tien – University of Social Sciences and Humanities
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis studies the behavior of An Thanh commune people towards the natural environment in organic agricultural production. Through the research process, the thesis has achieved certain research results.
First of all, it is the historical process of agricultural production activities in An Thanh commune, Tu Ky district, Hai Duong. Agricultural production activities of the people here started from traditional agricultural cultivation without using chemicals and pesticides to agricultural cultivation using these scientific and technological achievements and returning to agricultural cultivation according to the original traditional method.
Second, the reason and purpose of making a part of farmers here return to agricultural cultivation is the economic efficiency they achieve. Although the rice yield from agricultural cultivation is not as high as the cultivation method using pesticides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers, this cultivation method brings a source of worms and crabs (with high economic value) in the field ecosystem, accounting for the majority of farmers' income. Furthermore, thanks to the recognition of traditional farming as organic agricultural production by the “local elite”, rice and other agricultural products in this ecosystem continue to bring a significant source of income to farmers. These factors are the reasons for the expansion of organic agricultural production areas.
Indigenous knowledge is flexibly and creatively applied by farmers in organic agricultural production and the exploitation of earthworm and clam resources. On the other hand, this knowledge helps farmers to effectively exploit and behave in harmony with the creatures that have brought them economic benefits. Thanks to that, their numbers do not fall into a state of exhaustion due to overexploitation.
Most importantly, people's behavior towards the natural environment is increasingly improved to protect common economic interests and protect the health of the whole community. Besides, this behavior is not only limited to farmers who directly benefit from organic farming, but it has become a self-consciousness of the whole community. In other words, this consciousness is community culture.
12. Practical applicability, if any:The thesis can be used as a reference for managers planning in policies of management and developing non-public units into participating in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values in Vietnam.
13. Further research directions, if any:The relationship between humans and the natural environment, environmental anthropology, cultural ecology.
14. Thesis-related publications:01
Dinh Duc Tien, Vu Nam Hoang (2024), "Indigenous Knowledge of the People of An Thanh Commune, Tu Ky District, Hai Duong Province on Rươi Farming and Harvesting", Vietnam Journal of Social Sciences, No. 8 (200), pp. 90 - 99.
