Smart farmer: Agricultural of Highland Communities in The Chiang Rai Province.

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper are 1) to study the model of highland agriculture in the community in Chiang Rai province. 2) to study the potential of being a smart farmer in highland agriculture of the community in Chiang Rai province. and 3) to develop a smart farming model on the Chiang Rai community. High area of ​​community in Chiang Rai Province. Qualitative research methodology. The study was conducted using qualitative research methodology from documents and field data. By selecting a specific study group Data were collected from interviews of 30 people, in-depth interviews. Explanatory and descriptive data analysis was used.

The results showed that

1. A model of highland agriculture management of the Chiang Rai community There is an integrated agricultural management model. and planting cash crops to increase income for the community Principles of agribusiness to bring products from processing to sell and export to consumers. Development of agricultural forms on the highlands to promote the occupation of farmers in highland.
2. Development of potential for smart agriculture, a model of highland agriculture development of Chiang Rai community is information about agriculture including the use of communication tools in the community for the convenience of communication among communities and farmer groups
3. Smart agriculture for the highland agriculture management of Chiang Rai communities is a phenomenon that allows farmers to adapt. to enter modern agriculture where technology plays a role to the management of agriculture in the community is to reduce costs and develop organic agriculture. increase the amount of agricultural produce and quality agricultural products for processing products.