+ The name SavanahLao meaning “field of heaven in Laos”,
reflects on the richness of minerals, abundance of rivers which flow through the land.
In the present day with the increasing of world population.
+ The need of food supply is increasing day by day and with natural disasters occurring around the world, food security needs to be addressed. In this regard, Lao PDR will become food supplier for Asia and the world.
Project Background
Planting Coconut
+ Creating sustainable economy is “ produce to consume and maximize profit ” Creating job to generate income for living within 6 month.
+ Produce food to supply market. Fresh plant for sustainable project. Decreasing cost and increasing daily income, seasonal selling of animal and plant products which will generate income for household in the end.
+ From such potential, it can be a great opportunity to produce coconut for exporting and generate income for local farmers. The project goals are to plant a million coconut trees within 5 years and promote aromatic coconut to be product that can export 100 bulk containers per month within 8 years.
Capturing the journey from farm to table through professional video storytelling.
Product
The coconut tree is highly versatile, and nearly every part of it can be used to create various products.
Here's a breakdown of the products that can be made from different parts of the tree:
• Coconut Water: Beverage from the liquid inside young coconuts.
• Coconut Milk: Extracted from grated coconut flesh, used in cooking.
• Coconut Oil: Extracted from coconut flesh, used in cooking, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
• Desiccated Coconut: Dried, grated coconut used in baking and cooking.
• Coconut Meat (Copra): Dried flesh of the coconut, from which oil is extracted or used in food products.
• Coconut Flour: A gluten-free alternative made from dried coconut meat.
• Coconut Cream: A thicker version of coconut milk, used in cooking.
• Coconut Vinegar: Made from the sap of the coconut flower.
• Coconut Sugar: Made from the sap of the coconut flower buds.
• Coconut Chips: Dried, roasted coconut flesh used as snacks.
• Coconut Butter: A spread made from ground coconut meat.
• Coconut Honey: Made from the sap of coconut trees.
• Coconut Shell Charcoal: Used as a biofuel or for activated carbon in filtering systems.
• Coconut Shell Handicrafts: Bowls, spoons, jewelry, and decorative items.
• Coconut Shell Powder: Used in manufacturing plywood, paints, and other industrial materials.
• Coco Peat (Coir Pith): Used in horticulture as a soil substitute or conditioner.
• Coconut Fiber (Coir): Used for making ropes, mats, brushes, mattresses, and doormats.
• Coir Mats and Carpets: Created from the coconut husk fibers.
• Coir Geotextiles: Used in erosion control on slopes and embankments.
• Coir Twine: Used for gardening and binding applications.
• Roof Thatching: Used in traditional construction for roofing materials.
• Baskets and Handicrafts: Woven from dried coconut leaves.
• Coconut Leaf Midribs: Used to make brooms and skewers.
• Fencing and Screens: Dried leaves can be used to create barriers or screens.
• Coconut Wood: Used for furniture, building construction, flooring, and even boat-making.
• Coconut Lumber: A durable material used in house framing, construction beams, and outdoor decking.
• Coconut Wood Handicrafts: Furniture, decorative items, and small household products.
• Coconut Toddy (Tuba): Fermented drink made from the sap of the coconut flower.
• Coconut Syrup: Produced from the sap of the flower, used as a sweetener.
• Palm Wine: An alcoholic beverage derived from fermented sap.
• Coconut Charcoal Briquettes: Used as a renewable energy source for cooking or grilling.
• Activated Carbon: Made from coconut shells, used for air and water purification.
• Animal Feed: Coconut meal left after oil extraction can be used as feed for livestock.
Total Possible Products:
There are 30+ distinct products that can be made from different parts of the coconut tree.
Some of these products have further variations or applications depending on how they are
processed, adding even more potential to the total number of uses.
This diversity highlights why the coconut tree is often referred to as the "Tree of Life."
