Challenges of making a new farmer: a case study of Thailand's Young Smart Farmer program

In the recent years, there has been a global decline in the number of farmers contributing to the agrarian transition. Therefore, this study delves into the case study of Thailand's 'Young Smart Farmer (YSF)' program, designed to counteract the declining farmer population. The study s...

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Published in:Development studies research 2024-12, Vol.11 (1)
Main Authors: Tikum, Kittipan, Ahmad, Mokbul Morshed
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Aging
agricultural challenge
Agricultural production
Agriculture
Case studies
Decision making
Family owned businesses
Farmers
farming motivation
Farms
Food security
Innovations
Marketing
Productivity
smart farming
Sustainability
Thailand agriculture
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Young Smart Farmer program
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description In the recent years, there has been a global decline in the number of farmers contributing to the agrarian transition. Therefore, this study delves into the case study of Thailand's 'Young Smart Farmer (YSF)' program, designed to counteract the declining farmer population. The study seeks to elucidate the motivations behind individuals opting to become new farmers and the challenges they face. It revealed five primary motivations to embrace farming: profitability, well-being, traditional and cultural values, taking over the family business, and social influences. This study also identifies the current challenges encountered by Thai farmers, including issues related to agricultural production, marketing, assets, seasonality and unexpected shocks, and criticism. To improve the program's effectiveness, this study recommends four key strategies: establishing knowledge certification linkages, refinement of workshops and training content, expanding farmer networks, and implementing policies aimed at nurturing new farming talent.
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subjects Aging
agricultural challenge
Agricultural production
Agriculture
Case studies
Decision making
Family owned businesses
Farmers
farming motivation
Farms
Food security
Innovations
Marketing
Productivity
smart farming
Sustainability
Thailand agriculture
Workforce
Young Smart Farmer program
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