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    The development of a liveable agricultural community through community-based natural resource management : a case study of Salaengphan sub-district, Lamplaimat district, Burirum province, Thailand
    (Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Imporn Ardbutra; Wipawan Tinnungwattana; Sittipong Dilokwanich
    The objective of this research is to analyse the sustainable livelihoods and agricultural supply chain of Salaengphan community and to develop guidelines for community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) for the agricultural sector in this community. The quantitative and qualitative data were collected from representatives of governmental and private sector, community leaders, and consumers. A total of 146 farmers were randomly selected from four villages of Salaengphan sub-district. Data were collected using questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussion. The sustainable livelihood assets were analysed, and the results indicated that in terms of human capital, the farmers are proud of their occupation, which provides sufficient income, and want their children to become farmers. For the social capital, farmers have mostly participated in activities with the Royal Development Learning Centre of Salaengphan sub-district and are actively involved with a pilot groundwater scheme for the agriculture cooperative group. Regarding natural capital, the soil quality is fertile. The community has access to natural water sources. The physical capital covers all the basic infrastructure such as agricultural water pipes, roads, and electricity, which are provided to the community. In terms of financial capital, the farmers have access to the village or cooperative funds. Furthermore, the agricultural supply chain is involved with rice and vegetables. Some farmers have been certified by Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). However, most of the farmers are still utilising chemicals in their agricultural practice. They normally grow, harvest, and sell to middlemen. Some of the vegetables are delivered to a local supermarket as a part of a CSR programme. In the past, before the pilot groundwater project was implemented, the community suffered from water scarcity. Currently, farmers are facing problems of plant disease and insects. Farmers do not have enough money to purchase seeds and machinery. To achieve a liveable agricultural community, the community members have set the vision "Farmers will work together in order to cultivate organic vegetables". CBNRM guidelines have been developed through the focus group discussion as follows: to implement zoning for organic agriculture, to create and strengthen the farmer leaders in organic agriculture, and to raise awareness of organic agriculture.