Decision on Sang Yod Organic Rice Production of Farmers in Phatthalung Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study 1) personal and economic factors, 2) knowledge of Sang Yod organic rice production 3) using chemical substance behaviors and 4) decision on Sang Yod organic rice production of farmers in Phatthalung province. Population was 85 farmers growing Sang Yod organic rice using questionnaire and interview to collect data. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistic including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, maximum and minimum. The results revealed that most of the farmers were male, age between 37–50 years, no formal schooling. The experiences of Sang Yod organic rice production were between 7–10 years. Production cost was 1,301–1,901 Baht. The household income was 97,561–183,781 Baht. Farmers had knowledge in Sang Yod organic rice production at the high level, including soil and fertilizers management and organic rice management. Farmers had the high level of practice of chemical use, including the method of embedding should be at 50–centimeters depth. The decision on Sang Yod organic rice production at the high level was economic factors which included having market supports and market demand, low cost of Sang Yod organic rice production, followed by ecological decision including the environmental conservation and taking into account the impact on human body. According to interviews, 8 group leaders and farmers found their decision on Sang Yod organic rice production because of economic factors. Their problem were reach of media, lack of loan fund, co–operation from leader of community and co–operate between farmers.