Research and Development of Fruit Technology to Modern Agriculture: Case Studies of Economically Important Fruit Trees

Authors

  • Suwanna Praneetvatakul Department of Agricultural and Resources Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok
  • Piyatat Pananurak Knowledge Network Institute of Thailand, Bangkok
  • Kampanat Vijitsrikamol Department of Agricultural and Resources Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok
  • Chakrit Potchanasin Department of Agricultural and Resources Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok
  • Nithicha Thamthanakoon Department of Agricultural and Resources Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok
  • Suwanna Sayruamyat Department of Agricultural and Resources Economics, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok
  • Chaniporn Leartlam Center for Applied Economics Research, Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University, Bangkok

Keywords:

modern agriculture, development, fruit trees, technology

Abstract

Information on research and development of technology is an important issue for planning, and development of modern agriculture. Modern agriculture means the use of innovation, research, science and technology in agriculture. This article aimed to analyze the development direction of fruit tree technology to modern agriculture. Research data were gathered from the National Research Management System (NRMS) and the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TRSI) during the years 2008–2019. The research data were consisting of research and development on durian (252 projects), mangosteen (220 projects), longan (227 projects), banana (183 projects), mango (313 projects) and pomelo (149 projects). Primary data were collected from 6 farmer groups. Analytical techniques were the research evaluation method, problem analysis, need assessment, adoption study and objective analysis. The results showed that the research and development of all fruit trees were mainly conducted at the upstream level. Labor shortage, climate variation and lack of effective water management were the main problems. The current situation pointed out that most farmers had not practiced the modern agriculture. Farmers mostly needed the technology to increase efficiency of work. Technology should be convenient, time saving and low-cost equipment. For the development direction, policy makers should strengthen farmer group network, promote young smart farmers, encourage farmers to be researchers in their own gardens and continuously support research and development in various fields of pomology.

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Published

2023-12-19

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Praneetvatakul, S., Pananurak, P. ., Vijitsrikamol, K. ., Potchanasin, C. ., Thamthanakoon, N. ., Sayruamyat, S. ., & Leartlam, C. . (2023). Research and Development of Fruit Technology to Modern Agriculture: Case Studies of Economically Important Fruit Trees. Journal of Agricultural Research and Extension, 40(3), 11–21. retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/MJUJN/article/view/249215

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Vol. 40 No. 3 (2023): September - December 2023

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Research Article

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