GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THAI AGRICULTURE TO BECOME SMART FARMER IN THE ERA OF THAILAND 4.0 IN BANLAMDAENG, HANTAPHAO SUBDISTRICT, WANG NOI DISTRICT, PHRANAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research were to : to study the history, situation, conditions, problems and obstacles of farmers in Ban Lam Daeng, Hantapao Sub-district, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province in the Thailand 4.0 era, ii. to study the guidelines for developing farmers to become smart farmers in the Thailand 4.0 era, in the area of Ban Lam Daeng, Han Taphao Subdistrict, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and iii. to present guidelines for developing farmers to become smart farmers, in the Thailand 4.0 era, in the area of ​​Ban Lam Daeng, Han Taphao Subdistrict, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The research method used qualitative research by document analysis method and in-depth interview with 18 key informants.

The research results were found that

1. The strong points of Ban Lam Daeng Farmers, Han Taphao Subdistrict, Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province are geographical or good locations in agriculture. There are convenient transportation routes for transporting agricultural products both by land and by water. But they often face problems in agriculture in three areas: agricultural production, investment, and quality control.
2. Guidelines for developing farmers to be smart farmers in the Thailand 4.0 era, divided into 2 levels: individual level and community level. At the individual level, they need to develop knowledge of modern technology. Develop worksheets and improve management.at community level, there must develop organization, management and product standards development, etc., by the development of both levels must have a self-development plan. Networks are created and connected. Advice and assistance from the relevant parties are provided and assessing the potential of farmers.
3. The presentation of guidelines for developing farmers to be smart farmers in the Thailand 4.0 era is divided into 2 levels: community level and network level. At the community level. there must be a goal to develop a new generation of farmers. There is a process for developing a new generation of farmers. Networks are created and connected. by organizing various activities together at the district, provincial, regional and national levels There is a potential assessment, a curriculum, a selection and development of farmers. At the network level, it requires community-based development and collaboration with government agencies, academics, NGOs and business organizations to push the community's farmers the opportunity to grow through the above network platforms.