Leadership of Poultry Farmer-Leaders and Implications for Organic Livestock Extension Services in Phetchaburi Province

Abstract

This study primarily aims to explore the leadership of poultry farmer-leaders and the implications for organic livestock extension services. This study stores secondary data from documentary research and primary data from in-depth interviews with key informants, including 11 individuals from the  agricultural business owner, an advisory level committee of the Phetchaburi Provincial Agriculture and Cooperatives Office. Moreover, the manager, president, and director of agricultural business, political leader, extensive volunteers with agricultural organizations, or an agricultural education teacher were all considered leaders. Then, we take the information that is described using logical reasoning. The findings revealed that poultry farmer-leaders in Phetchaburi province have: 1) intellectual leadership; 2) a commitment to success (orientation); 3) the ability to adapt to situations; 4) the need for leaders to have technology, 5) the ability to withstand stress, and 6) the ability to be honest, moral, and adhere to principles. Meanwhile, 7) expertise and 8) positivity of poultry farmer-leaders produce organic native chickens in accordance with organic livestock. The following sections comprise Thai Agricultural Standard TAS 9000-part 2-2011: (1) animal source; (2) conversion of production system to organic livestock system; (3) organic feed; (4) animal health management; (5) farm management; animal transport and slaughter; (6) housing and living conditions; and (7) waste management. However, poultry farmers’ leaders are unable to keep accurate records.