Some farmers' problems in the Northeast rainfed agriculture development project, Tambon Lahan Amphoe Chatturat, Changwat Chaiyaphum [Thailand]
1987
Chaichalat Rojananont
Most of the farmers were male. Approximately 68.4 % of the total land area faced the problems of inadequate natural water supply. About 62 % of the product were consumed locally. Cassava and kenaf were mainly cash crops grown. The main source for loan used in agricultural Cooperatives (65.8 %). Generally the farmers received in formations of news of agriculture from the radio broadcasting television and newspapers. The views and attitudes of farmers, they pointed out use of chemicals for plant protection and pest management (28.2 %) Dept. of livestock on animal raising and vaccination for preventing animal disease (27.7 %) and Dept. of land development on the improvement of soil conditions and crop productivity (13.2 %) Approximately 98 % of farmers faced trouble and difficulties in their occupation. The three priorities included lack of water reservoir for agriculture, low prices of products, and poor soil fertility. There are many opportunities to achieve by increasing the efficiency in the use of irrigation system which is not presently available for farmers, improving appropriate techniques for cultural and supporting prices for products and promoting the present and future marketing potential.
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