Smallholder Farmers’ Adaptation to The Impact of Expanded Urban Areas in Chiang Mai
Keywords:
expanded urban area, smallholder farmers, adaptationAbstract
Urban expansion is the result of economic growth and urban development, indicated by an increase in population and number of buildings. As the urban area becomes more congested, it expands into neighboring vicinities that used to be agricultural or rural areas. This results in land use change in the areas. This study aimed to explore smallholder farmers’ adaptation and changes in agricultural production in expanded urban areas in Chiang Mai province, i.e. Mueang district, Mae Rim district and Hang Dong district. To this end, data were collected from government officers concerned and smallholder farmers in the study areas by means of semi-structure interview and group discussion. It was found that urban expansion has both positive and negative effects on agricultural sector. That is, it increases market access for the smallholder farmers as demand for agricultural products rises, and more farm labor is available. However, the price of agricultural inputs also grows. This led the smallholder farmers to adapt in three aspects: physical, economic and social. For example, they have developed their farms for agro-tourism. Farmer groups were also formed to share information and exchange farming knowledge.
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