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Alternative farming on the highland and livelihood assetsof small scale farmers in Na Noi District, Nan Province, Thailand |
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| Creator | 1. Priyanud Chuensin 2. Budsara Limnirankul 3. Prathantip Kramol |
| Title | Alternative farming on the highland and livelihood assetsof small scale farmers in Na Noi District, Nan Province, Thailand |
| Publisher | Research and Development Office, Prince of Songkla University |
| Publication Year | 2565 |
| Journal Title | Songklanakarin Journal of Science an Technology (SJST) |
| Journal Vol. | 44 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 72-78 |
| Keyword | livelihood assets, alternative farming, integrated farming |
| URL Website | https://rdo.psu.ac.th/sjst/index.php |
| ISSN | 0125-3395 |
| Abstract | The livelihood assets of small-scale farmers described problems and situations of alternative farms on the highland ofNa Noi district. The research methods involved key informantโs interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaires with 222samples who have alternative farming on the highland of Na Noi district. Data analysis used a sustainable livelihood assetsframework, which included both quantitative and qualitative analysis. According to data collection, alternative farming systemswere: 56 households of maize and rubber tree farming, 153 households of maize, rubber tree, and integrated farming, and 13households of integrated farming. Analysis between farm types and their livelihood assets found that farmers have differentaccessibility of natural assets, human assets, social assets, financial assets, and physical assets. It was the ability to reduce theirvulnerabilities. Alternative farm types have contributed by the accessibility of their livelihood assets. Thus, to promote thealternative farming systems should consider their livelihood assets. |
