Analysis of Hydroponics Vegetable Production Plan of an Entrepreneur Case Study in Nonthaburi Province

Abstract

This research article aimed (1) to study general situation of production and marketing of hydroponics vegetables, (2) to analyze the cost and return of hydroponics vegetables production, and (3) to analyze the optimal plan of hydroponics vegetables production. The study used the data obtained from in-depth interview of the farm case study in the production year 2022. Also, the study applied cost and return analysis and linear programming model for the study investigation. The result of the study found that in the production year 2022, the total return was 129,600.00 baht per year. This made an income higher than cash cost, 66,220.63 baht per year or 39.99 baht per kilogram. The result of the production plan by using linear programming model, recommended to plants 6 types of vegetables Green Batavia, Butterhead, Green Cos, Philley Iceberg, Japanese cucumber and cherry tomatoes in 7.05, 3.91, 10.44, 7.31, 39.13 and 13.04 planting tables per production year, respectively. In addition, each crop could be produced 2, 1, 2, 2, 7 and 3 times per production year, respectively. This made total income 1,208,411.11 baht per year or average 53.87 baht per kilogram. The highest total profit was 588,416.98 baht per year or average 26.23 baht per kilogram.