The cost and benefits of sericulture farmers in Huaihai Village, Huaiha sub-district, Nakhon thai district, Phisanulok province.

Abstract

This study aimed to the  cost and benefits of sericulture farmers in Huaihai Village, Huaiha sub-district, Nakhon thai district, Phisanulok province, Data collection was performed using the purposive sampling technique to interview 10 participants comprising Chairman to group,secretary and member for about the general condition of the community cost and return data of mulberry saplings. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and quantitative analysis with financial instruments. The results of community context found that Huai Hei Village consisted of 75 farmers working in silk farming. Most of the farmers have an area of 6,000 squre metre. The source of funds comes from bank loans. The study found that 1) the cost of the initial investment of 874,711.80 baht and total cost of sericulture, was 22,399 baht per year, direct labor cost is 400 baht per year and the Overhead cost is 14,499 Baht per year 2) Revenue 196,849.20 Baht per year. As a result, farmers get payback within 11 years and 4 months, net present value equal to (325,510.66) bath and internal rate of return  0.85 present.