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    Factors affecting purchase decisions for organic dried noodles of a community enterprise in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand
    (2024-03-01)
    Saengnang, B.
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    Llones, C.
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    The findings demonstrated that the typical potential buyer of organic dried noodles was a female aged 40–50 with a propensity toward online purchases. Interestingly, the primary determinants influencing purchase decisions are found to be product attributes such as trusted quality certifications (e.g., the FDA seal), comprehensive product information detailing benefits or nutritional content, and the credibility and traceability of the brand. These insights offered valuable guidance for businesses, encouraging further development of marketing strategies and product offerings to align with evolving consumer preferences and demands.
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    Determinants of income diversification among farm households in Thailand
    (2023-05-01)
    Charoenkittayawut, S.
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    The research finding indicated that the age and education level of the household head, the household size, household members migrating for domestic and overseas work, the amount of household debt in the informal sector, and household members’ access to credit significantly and positively affected income diversification among farm households in Thailand. The household dependency ratio, annual household income per capita, and the household's land size were found to be significantly and negatively associated with income diversification. In contrast, the sex of the household head, the amount of household debt in the formal sector, and the location of residence were not significant factors in determining income diversification. These results indicated specific factors determining income diversification, enabling policymakers to understand household resources, conditions, and social barriers. Such understanding allowed the policymaker to enhance participation in income diversification strategies in an informed and effective way.
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    Social capital and production risk: examining the association using the case of irrigated rice farms in Northern Thailand
    (2023-05-01)
    Llones, C.
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    Wongtragoon, U.
    Results showed that higher perceived social capital in terms of interpersonal trust and network relationships are negatively associated with variability in production. The observed association can be attributed to the social capital capacity for resource generation and networking, which help mitigate potential risks. The study provided evidence of the importance of developing and strengthening the social capital of farming communities in supporting farmers’ risk management. Especially among farmers with less access to information, the farmer’s network facilitated the knowledge-sharing on farming innovations and improved practices.
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    Determinants influencing the adoption of the windy.com application among large-scale durian farmers’ groups in Rayong Province, Thailand
    (2026-05-01)
    Thonoi, A.
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    The findings found that farmers who participated in training and utilised the Windy.com application, the majority of participants were male, aged between 51 and 60 years, with a bachelor’s degree and an average household size of 3–4 members. The farmers possessed 1–15 years’ experience in durian cultivation, with farm sizes ranging from 1 to 25 rai. The average durian yield was approximately 1,000–2,000 kilograms per rai, with an average market price of 91–120 Baht per kilogram. Participants demonstrated a high level of knowledge (µ = 81.20) and exhibited a positive attitude towards the Windy.com application (mean = 3.91), with the highest attitude score observed in the content dimension (µ = 4.08). Overall, the adoption of the application was rated as high (µ = 4.09), particularly concerning their intention to use it (µ = 4.23) and perceived usefulness (µ = 4.06). Multiple regression analysis reveals attitude to be the most significant predictor of adoption (β = 0.67, p < 0.01), suggesting that improved attitudes among farmers increased their adoption of the application. Conversely, factors such as farming experience and farm size was significantly influenced adoption (p > 0.05). The results imply that promoting positive attitudes and providing effective training can significantly enhance farmers’ long-term adoption and utilisation of digital applications.
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    Production efficiency of aquaculture farm Vannamei white shrimp in Chachoengsao province, Thailand: a stochastic frontier analysis
    (2025-01-01)
    Tammaroopa, Kanokwan
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    Cavite, Harry Jay
    Although shrimp farmers have expanded their operation and market through government support, their technical efficiency remains in question as they compete with other shrimp farmers in the area. This study investigates the technical efficiency of Vannamei white shrimp farmers and explores the factors affecting their inefficiency using the stochastic production frontier approach. Data were collected from 450 shrimp farmers in Chachoengsao, Thailand. Data were analysed using the stochastic frontier production function. Results showed that technical efficiency level was approximately 87%, implying a potential 13% growth in output if inefficiencies are addressed. Furthermore, farmers who receive training on shrimp farming are more efficient than farmers who do not. Farmers with higher educational attainment are more likely to be efficient implying the importance of providing information access and developing farmers’ technical knowledge on shrimp production. Thus, increased technical knowledge could enable farmers make better decisions and attain higher levels of technical efficiency.
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    Participatory irrigation management, social capital, and efficiency in rice production. Understanding the linkage in the case of irrigated rice farms in Northern Thailand
    (2024-06-15) ;
    Llones, Christopher
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    Wongtragoon, Unggoon
    Enforcement of rules to increase farmers' involvement in participatory irrigation management (PIM) has been ineffective given the non-exclusivity nature of surface irrigation. In this study, we investigated the interrelationship of the social capital's role in higher participation in PIM and the effects towards farmers' efficiency using the case of rice farmers in Northern Thailand. We found that higher intention to participate in PIM collective activities is largely driven by the water user's social capital endowments. Farmers' efficiency level is positively associated with PIM participation and the condition of the collective irrigation management. Our findings suggest the importance of complementing current government efforts with policy interventions focusing on strengthening water user groups' social capital, such as improving group cohesion and their capacity for networking in compensating for various impediments faced by farmers.
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    Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) rice cultivation among farmers in community enterprise groups for large-scale agriculture in Suphan Buri province, Thailand
    (2026-01-01)
    Danaroon, E.
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    Charoenkittayawut, S.
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    Results revealed that farmers possessed a very high level of knowledge regarding AWD rice cultivation, with correct response rates ranging from 76.7% to 100% across 15 assessment items. They exhibited consistently positive attitudes towards AWD implementation, with mean scores between 4.23 and 4.83, rating five items as "Strongly Agree" and ten as "Agree." In terms of practice, farmers demonstrated high to highest levels of AWD implementation across ten practices, with mean scores ranging from 4.00 to 4.67. Furthermore, farmers' AWD practice levels were significantly associated with gender, age, total rice farming area, AWD farming area, and attitude towards AWD (p < 0.05), while farming experience and attendance in AWD training showed marginal significance (p < 0.1).
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    Supply chain management efficiency for the Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees of the Bandongbang community enterprise in Prachinburi province, Thailand
    (2024-07-01)
    Lertpairat, S.
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    Llones, C.
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    The results showed that primary producers in the upstream supply chain, farmers engaged in systematic cultivation and collaborative planning with the Chaopraya Abhayabhubesorn Hospital Foundation. A two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) instils farmers’ confidence in Andrographis paniculata cultivation. Supply chain operations reference (SCOR) based on practices that exhibited a moderate level of implementation, reflecting a balanced approach. In the midstream supply chain, effective planning aligns production capacity with customer demand, ensuring the availability of quality inputs at fair prices. The midstream supply chain excels in product collection, on-time delivery, and structural damage control protocols. The Chaopraya Abhayabhubesorn Hospital Foundation played a crucial role in the downstream supply chain. Their strategy balanced production resources to effectively meet market demand. MOUs with various members, stringent quality checks, and defined return protocols to ensure product quality. In conclusion, the study found effective supply chain practices. It underscored the importance of stakeholder collaboration in optimizing A. paniculata production and distribution. Relevant government agency support for SCOR-based supply chain management practices could help to enhance the overall sustainability and efficiency of A. paniculata among community enterprises.