Adaptation of Farmers Integrated Farming Systems: A Case Study of Ban Khao Chan Phra Phloeng Sub-district Khao Chakan District Sa Kaeo Province

Abstract

This research consists purposes were 1. to examine the patterns of adaptation among farmers engaged in integrated farming systems and 2. to investigate appropriate approaches for transmitting knowledge of integrated farming that contribute to community development. This study employed a qualitative research approach. The research instruments consisted of unstructured interview forms and observation forms. The target group included village headmen from 19 villages, local wisdom experts in agriculture, community leaders, and government officials, totaling 30 participants. All participants were selected through purposive sampling. The data collected from the research instruments were analyzed using content analysis. The research findings revealed that 1) examine the adaptation patterns of farmers in their occupations under integrated farming systems in Phra Phloeng Sub-district Khao Chakan District Sa Kaeo Province and to study the adaptation patterns of farmers under changing circumstances.  Due to environmental conditions and pressures from urban expansion, farmers in the integrated farming area of Phra Phloeng Sub-district must adapt in order to continue farming for their livelihood. The study found that the choice of strategies and methods for adaptation Farmers vary in their choices depending on the time period and type of agriculture. Differences in the strategies and adaptation methods used by farmers in Khao Chakan District can be observed between traditional and modern agricultural systems and 2) approaches to transferring knowledge about integrated farming that are suitable for community development. The development of integrated farming in Phra Phloeng Sub-district Khao Chakan District Sa Kaeo Province found that suggestions regarding the approaches. The development of integrated farming involves studying best practices to gather opinions and translate them into practice within integrated farming communities. The transfer of knowledge about integrated farming is a suitable approach and promotes good practices among farmers. This requires knowledge and learning resources based on evidence.