Guidelines for Developing Organic Rice Farmers in Udon Thani Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the development of organic rice farmers, 2) to study factors affecting the development of organic rice farmers, and 3) to study guidelines for the development of organic rice farmers in Udon Thani Province. It is quantitative research and qualitative research. Sample groups include: Voters in Udon Thani Province, 400 people, group of 10 people providing information Research tools include questionnaires and interviews. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, and multiple regression analysis and descriptive analysis Accompanying the discussion of results the results of the research found that: 1) Development of organic rice farmers. Overall, it is at a moderate level. They can be arranged in descending order as follows: Social and community aspects Environmental and technological aspects, respectively. 2) Factors affecting the development of organic rice farmers, found that government support (X3) and local role (X4) had coefficients of the predictors in the raw scores (b) equals .110 and .068, respectively and 3) the environment should be studied. Conditions of land, equipment and various tools related to farmer development according to the project plan. The results are monitored and evaluated in accordance with the environment and geography. The Department of Agriculture or related agencies bring technology to develop and the application of new public relations communications technologies and the appointment of working groups or operating committees set the terms and conditions Organize community meetings/forums to discuss solutions and solutions. Coordinate and request cooperation from relevant agencies to manage or solve farmer development problems and establish a fund to promote organic rice farmers.