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    Production Performance and Adoption Opinion Toward Wet and Dry Farming of GAP and Non-GAP Farmers in Suburban Bangkok, Thailand
    (2024-03-01)
    Suwanmaneepong, Suneeporn
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    Kultawanich, Kulachai
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    Khurnpoon, Lampan
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    Sabaijai, Phatchara Eamkijkarn
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    Kerdsriserm, Chanhathai
    Technology adoption requires technical information to support decision-making and encourage broader acceptance. Recognizing the significance of alternate wetting and drying technology in sustainable agriculture, this study aims to promote the adoption of this technology among both Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and non-GAP farmers in Suburban, Bangkok, Thailand. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, which gathered information on farmers' cost and return values, as well as their adoption opinions. The collected data were then analyzed using cost and return analysis, as well as stochastic frontier analysis. The results indicate that non-GAP farmers face significantly higher total costs due to increased fixed costs compared to GAP farmers. While there were no significant differences in yield between the two groups, GAP farmers achieved significantly higher total income and net profit due to lower total costs and higher selling prices. Furthermore, the analysis suggests that both groups of rice farmers have the potential to improve their efficiency levels, with non-GAP farmers showing a higher potential for improvement. In terms of adoption opinion, both farmer groups recognize the advantages of wet and dry farming technology over traditional flooded rice farming. This study highlights that the adoption levels of both GAP and non-GAP farmers can be significantly improved through the implementation of best management practices. Overall, the findings emphasize the importance of trustworthy information dissemination to encourage the adoption of wet and dry farming technology, as it enhances farmers' trust in the received information and their engagement with the technology. The study concludes by providing policy implications and recommendations to promote the wider adoption of wet and dry farming technology.
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    Strategic guidelines for community enterprise development: a case in rural Thailand
    (2023-03-08)
    Cavite, Harry Jay M.
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    Kerdsriserm, Chanhathai
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    Suwanmaneepong, Suneeporn
    Purpose: In spite of the government’s support for small-scale rice farmers in rural areas of Thailand, several problems still affect their production and marketing performance. This study aims to assess a rice production community enterprise (RPCE) through an in-depth investigation of its problems and capabilities; and formulate internal strategic guidelines for enterprise development. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with the community enterprise leader and committee members, and focus group discussion with eight farmer-members, purposively selected in Chachoengsao, Thailand. Data were transcribed, sorted and organised to determine themes and patterns. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) and threats, opportunities, weaknesses and strengths (TOWS) matrix situational analyses were done to develop strategic options. Strategic guidelines were formulated through a final deliberation with all members to ensure strategies aligned with the enterprise’s goals and objectives. Findings: The results have identified three main problem categories encountered by the community enterprise in the areas of membership and labour; production and milling operations; and product design and marketing. The enterprise’s main strengths and opportunities include its product certifications and support from external organisations. Strategic points were developed, and policy support programmes are recommended for capacity building and product development as most problems identified relate to these aspects. Originality/value: The utility of this study is its focus on an RPCE. The findings will help policymakers and concerned government agencies implement better programmes and policies to develop RPCEs. Furthermore, this study will be a source for future qualitative literature that will provide helpful information to other studies aiming to develop other types of community enterprises (CEs).
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    Supply chain structure and constraints of a rice production community enterprise: Evidence from rural Thailand
    (2022-05-01)
    Cavite, H. J.M.
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    Suwanmaneepong, S.
    Supply chain involves actively streamlining a business’s supply-side activities to maximize customer value and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. In rice production, the concept of supply chain has been explored in several studies across Thailand. However, its current supply chain structure has not been updated to keep up with the emerging constraints in production and marketing, particularly at the level of community enterprises. This study investigated the supply chain structure and constraints of Ban Nong Saeng community enterprise in Chachoengsao province, Thailand. Results revealed that a chain of five major channels comprised the Ban Nong Saeng community enterprise’s supply chain as rice moved from the farm to final consumers. This chain includes farmers, primary and final processors, dealers, and local retailers. Farmers produced rice according to Organic Thailand standards. Processors create added value to rice products through product handling, packaging, and branding. Meanwhile, distributors supply packed rice to various local outlets such as Sanam Chai Khet hospital market, Wat Phra That Wayo market, and community farmers’ market. However, among the identified constraints were inadequate postharvest management skills at the farmers’ level, lack of rice mill certification at the processor’s level and poor product packaging quality, and inadequate consumer information at the marketers’ level. This research provided the insights into how the supply chain of a rice production community enterprise worked and what improvements are needed to address the existing constraints. Future studies are recommended to formulate strategic guidelines to address each problem identified. This will guide future programs and policies by the government and private sectors.