Farming systems in Ban Pong Chanuan village, Northeastern Thailand : characterization and implication for sustainability | |
| Author | Hasan, Md. Mainul |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. AS-01-8 |
| Subject(s) | Agricultural systems--Thailand, Northeastern Land use--Thailand, Northeastern |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resource and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. AS-01-08 |
| Abstract | This study was conducted in the village, Ban Pong Chanuan, a selected sub-catchment in the northeast Thailand for the compilation of information related to prevailing agricultural production systems and land use practices with an aim to faci litate the formulation of suitable strategies that help to maintain or improve the productivity of the existing farming systems for their sustainability. Identification of biophysical, socio-economical and socio-cultural characteristics and collection of information were done during January to April, 2001. The analyses of soil chemical and selected physical parameters was also done. Ban Pong Chanuan, is a village with 73 households (291 people) and a total extent of 656 ha. Topography of this area is generally hilly with varying elevation. Almost 90% area is occupied by agriculture. Individual land holdings extended from 0.8 to 19.2 ha. Low yields of crops are resulted from low fertility of soil, which is confirmed by the soil analyses. High input prices, poor accessibility, unsatisfactory technological and financial support services, and the dependency on erratic rainfall, collectively hinder the production of satisfactory crop yields and hence threatening the sustainability of farming. Livestock component, though practised at a low scale, has a remarkable potential to integrate and increase farm incomes. |
| Year | 2001 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. AS-01-08 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Aquatic Systems(AS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ranamukhaarachchi, S.L.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Zoebisch, M.A.;Clemente, R. S.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Danish International Development Assistance (DANIDA) ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001 |