| Author | Paris, Andi Yuliani |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.HS-95-10 |
| Subject(s) | Agricultural diversification--Thailand--Nakhon Ratchasima
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| Note | A Research Study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. HS-95-10 |
| Abstract | This research analyses the factors which determining the crop changes with emphasis on
farmers perspective. The study attempts to describe systematically the crop patterns and farming
practices over last ten years in Tambon Pongtalong, Amphoe Pakchong, and Nakhon Ratchasima
Province. The factors responsible for change in cropping patterns and farm practices were also
discussed in detail
The study found that factors such as cost for labor and input, price for crops, ease of
cultivation are major factors influence farmers decision on crop selection. By increasing the
amount of loan, the possibility will increase for farmers to allocate some money to cultivate new
crops. Institutional factors such as extension both from government offices and private company
also contributed to crops changes. It is also found that farmers who joined the agricultural groups
are more innovative to try the-new crops. The study also found that farmers are diversifying their
cropping patterns from field crops to vegetables and fruit trees.
The given recommendations supports the cropping system which encourage the sustainable
agriculture development . The study recommended re-organize of extension service at District
level. This includes support and supervision, optimize use of contact farmers and increasing on
density of contacts. The study also revealed that linkage between research center, Tambon
Agriculture Extension Worker and farmers need to be promoted specially on - farm research
through establishment of demonstration plot at Tambon level. A set of policies are also_ proposed
in order to ensure the efficient extension service at all levels.
Notes:
I. This Research Study was completed as part of the requirements for the SPRING (Asia)
Program. SPRING, an acronym for Spatial Planning for Regions in Growing Economies, is
an M.Sc. program jointly offered by AIT and the University of Dortmund, Germany.
Under the SPRING Program, a Research Study carrying 12 credits must be conceptualized
and completed within only one term, i.e. from 1st May to 31st July. Preferably, the topic
should be related to the preceding district development workshop. The SPRING Program
thus differs from other M.Sc. programs at AIT where most students write a thesis which
spans at least eight months.
2. Professor V.Kreibich (University of Dortmund, Germany) attended the final
examinations of the SPRING (Asia) students in August 1995. |
| Year | 1995 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-95-10 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Dale, Reidar; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Thapa, Gopal B. ;Soparth Pongquan; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1995 |