The Process of Producing Biomass Charcoal from Agricultural Residence Using Local Rubber Planters’ Method: A Case Study of Taveepol Agricultural Group in Namom, Songkhla

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyse the process of producing biomass charcoal and agricultural residence using local rubber planters’ method: a case study Taveepol agricultural group in Namom Songkhla, was conducted by geographical information and maps, area observation, in-depth interviews, and systematic biomass production experiments and data collection by notebook recording and then data is evaluated properly. The research result consists of 4 steps: the collection of agricultural wastes, the transportation of raw materials, the biomass charcoal production process, and the household usage of charcoal. The success of energy production contributes to careers and it is also consistent to the way of life of rubber planters. From the research endeavor, it is recommendable that associated organizations support planters to seriously produce and use alternative energy, in order to make the most of the natural resources, as well as reduce expenditures of energy consumption in household, community, and national levels. Moreover, in terms of policies and city planning, it is also advisable that the government impose some patterns of land utilization in agriculture in order to suit the geography of each region. This could also maintain the ecology, local plants, local career wisdom, and Thai traditional agricultural system.