A study of problems and needs of agricultural groups Baan Deed Group, Khlong Yong-Lan Tak Fa Community, Nakhon Chai SiDistrict, Nakhon Pathom Province for sustainable development

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the problems of the agricultural group 2) to study the needs of the agricultural group and 3) to study the sustainable development guidelines of the agricultural group. Baan Deed Group, Khlong Yong-Lan Tak Fa Community, Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The population was 14 households who belonged to the Ban Deed Community Enterprise Group, Khlong Yong-Lan Tak Fa Community, Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom Province with specific sampling. Collected data between November 2021 and April 2022 by using questionnaires to collect data then the collected data was analyzed. The results of the study found that most of the farmers are female. Age between 41-50 years old and graduated in primary school have marital status. The average member in family are 5 people and they work in agriculture with 2-3 people per family. Most of the farmers grow rice as the main crop and vegetables as the secondary crop, saving money. The problem of the agricultural group at the highest level is the problem of accessing the online market. Problems in various product formats, problems with distribution channels and debt problems. The demand of farmers at the highest level was the need for career development/professional training in vegetable growing. The need for knowledge development on agricultural product processing. The need for knowledge of various marketing channels, price insurance requirements, attractive packaging design. Therefore, relevant agencies should promote, support and suggest guidelines for providing investments in farming as well as educating farmers on access to online markets, career development, and the right and proper processing of produce.