Rice Production System Situation and Sustainability Trend in Farming Career of Rice Farmer in Hinkong Subdistrict, Suvarnabhumi District, Roiet Province

Abstract

Rice is one of important cereals in the world, especially in Asia. Thai Jasmine rice produce in Thung Kula Ronghai area, of which Geographical Indication certified product, mostly employ rainfed system and is dominated by cultivar advised by Rice Department of Thailand, Khao Dok Mali 105, owing to market preference. The objective of this research is interpreting rice farming situation and career survival ability of 21 rice farmers in Hinkong subdistrict, Suvarnabhumi district, Roiet province. The results indicated that Khao Dok Mali 105 (KDML105) cultivar plays dominant role among farmers within the area as it is accounted more than 90% of total area. Planting is mainly achieved by seed sowing or dipping machine. Further, the price at mill companies is reflect by market price and moisture. Regarding to water resource, rain was dominantly accounted for water resource, while underground water takes part in rice production. Fertilizing manner, chemical fertilizer is prioritizing fertilizer among farmers, while some farmer uses cattle manure and fermented fertilizer as organic fertilizer. Weed management is achieved using leaf cutting and herbicides. Rice farming career sustainability was, mostly, omitted by both rice farmers and their offspring, the result indicated that, when the offspring become mature, they are displaced for non-agricultural sector jobs. Therefore, increasing of rice yield and quality are important task. This information would support for future research planning and rice strategy determination.