A Study of Investment and Income of Farmer Groups in Non Klang Subdistrict, Samrong District, Ubon Ratchathani Province.

Abstract

This study explores the investment and income of agricultural groups in Non Klang Subdistrict, Samrong District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The objective is to examine the investment and income levels of farmers within the area, incorporating general demographic data of respondents, and internal and external environmental factors affecting the agricultural groups. The questionnaire was structured into nine main sections, with an additional section for recommendations. Data were collected from 362 individuals residing in the study area using a stratified random sampling method based on Yamane's (1970) formula, with a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of 0.05.

Descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage, and standard deviation were employed, along with correlation coefficient analysis using Accidental Sampling and multiple regression analysis.

          The research findings revealed that mental health was rated the highest (= 4.12), followed by management (= 4.05), work efficiency (= 3.92), occupational stability and sustainability (= 3.91), economic factors (= 3.90), financial factors (= 3.86), sufficient income for living (= 3.83), strengthening of the agricultural community (= 3.78), and competitiveness (= 3.76), respectively.

Multiple regression analysis indicated that competitiveness (β = .324), work efficiency (β = .289), economic conditions (β = .149), and management (β = .110) significantly influenced investment and income among the agricultural groups in Non Klang Subdistrict, with at least a 0.05 level of statistical significance.

          The quantitative results suggest that farmers in Non Klang Subdistrict still lack effective income management, competitiveness, and community empowerment. Due to rising living costs driven by current economic conditions, the farmers face high production costs. Furthermore, there is insufficient access to agricultural knowledge and limited support from relevant agencies in providing agricultural education.