Eco-Friendly Integrated Agricultural Model in Phetchabun Province

Abstract

The research article has a purpose. Present the model of integrated agriculture that is environmentally friendly in Phetchabun province. It is a qualitative research, documented and in the field (Field Study), Key Informant, leader of 3 groups of farmers group members and in-depth interviews. Local leader in agriculture, a total of 49 people. Tools used in the study. In-depth Interviews questionnaire, focus group, analysis of results. Content analysis (Content analysis). the study found that:

Lessons learned from all three organic groups using integrated agriculture model in Phetchabun are specified in 4 aspects: 1) conceptual aspect: in order to be successful in integrated agriculture, people must possess preference, endurance and integrity 2) principle aspect: self-reliance, health security and living sufficiency are concerned 3) practice and activity aspects: balanced management in soil, water and plants is important 4) pros and cons to success aspect: factors to success involves preference, integrity, patience, sufficiency and balanced management in soil, water, plants and animals where as obstacles consist of discouragement, impatience, insufficiency in living and climate change.