IMPACT ON THE LIVELIHOOD ASSETS FROM THE CONVERSION OF MAIZE PRODUCTION SYSTEM TO THE INTEGRATED AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM IN NA NOI DISTRICT, NAN PROVINCE
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https://doi.org/10.60101/rmuttgber.2025.281994Keywords:
Livelihood assets, Maize , Integrated farming , Commercial farmingAbstract
The study aims to explore the demographic attributes, assets, and farmer's potentialities across three agricultural systems and examine the consequences of transitioning from a precedent maize production system under the DFID's sustainable livelihood framework. Understanding livelihood assets can reveal an approach to poverty reduction and the differences in production models suitable for the local context, emphasizing self-reliance in food and sustainable income generation, and aiding local agencies in planning community development. The research gathered data from 100 households for each farming system in Na Noi District, Nan Province. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The results show that integrated farming has younger, higher-educated farmers with a significant portion of their income from agriculture. Commercial farming has the lowest average landholding and highest annual expenses and debts due to the costs of commercial crop production. Semi-commercial farming provides intermediate outcomes between the other systems. Upon results consideration, it can be inferred that switching to integrated agriculture increases farmers' incomes, reduces expenses, improves debt repayment, boosts overall capital, enhances food security, and promotes sustainable agriculture by restoring the quality of soil, water, and air and helping farmers adapt to climate change.
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