ยุทธศาสตร์การวิจัยขมิ้นชัน

Abstract

The main objective of the research project titled research strategies for turmeric was to create guideline for research strategies and policy recommendations in order to determine directions and goals in promoting and supporting research on turmeric, which is in line with the National Master Plan on Thai Herb Development No. 1 (2017-2021), the 20-year Agriculture and Cooperative Strategy (2017-2036) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The study used secondary data related to the context in the development of research on turmeric and primary data from in-depth interviews and brainstorming from knowledgeable people, experts, researchers, research-related personnel and those in the production sector of herbs from the upstream, midstream, and downstream levels; hence, resulting in sufficient detailed information to be used to formulate strategies based on academic principles. The researchers established 7 research strategies for turmeric covering the upstream, midstream and downstream levels. Each strategic issue consists of various strategies and guidelines in the form of projects/research. The researchers provided relevant policy recommendations including planting in the upstream level, extraction of important substances in the midstream level and processing of products in the downstream level, in order to benefit the development of turmeric research and, hence, the herb industry.