scholarly journals Multi-Agent Simulations to Explore Rules for Rural Credit Management in a Highland Farming Community of Northern Thailand

2008 ◽  
pp. 165-176
Author(s):  
Cécile Barnaud ◽  
François Bousquet ◽  
Guy Trebuil
Keyword(s):  
Northern Thailand ◽  
Credit Management ◽  
Rural Credit ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Multi Agent

Patterns and perception of alcohol drinking among the Lahu people, Northern Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudkhed Detpitukyon ◽  
Tawatchai Apidechkul ◽  
Rachanee Sunsern ◽  
Amornrat Anuwatnonthakate ◽  
Onnalin Singhhorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Drinking ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Parental Behavior ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Northern Thailand ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Farming Community

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the pattern and perception of alcohol drinking among the Lahu people in northern Thailand. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative method was used to elicit information on the patterns and perceptions of alcohol drinking amongst the Lahu tribespeople. Question guidelines had been developed from literature reviews and approved by three experts in the field of public health and alcohol studies. A total of 21 participants of different ages and sexes from 3 separate Lahu villages were invited to provide information. All interviews were taped and transcribed before analysis. A content analysis was used. Findings Lahu people begin alcohol consumption at an average of 12 years, with males usually beginning before females of the same age. Consuming alcohol is perceived to be a sign of adulthood and is also used as a means of gaining social acceptance from others in the community. Alcohol is consumed throughout the year with young and old, male and females, describing varied reasons for drinking. Income, parental behavior, and peer pressure contributes to the onset of alcohol drinking among young Lahu people. Several factors contributed to the use of alcohol among the Lahu people such as sex, age, occupation and income, peer pressure, taste and price as well as cultural adaptations amongst the farming community that play a significant role in the frequency of alcohol consumption amongst the Lahu community. Originality/value The results should support the development of peer education on the negative impact of alcohol use among the young people, and development of a community agreement on reducing excessive alcohol use in the Lahu community should be implemented.

scholarly journals Satisfaction of Filipino Crop Farmers on Agricultural Credit

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. p21
Author(s):  
Genalyn P. Lualhati ◽  
Gemma V. Manalo ◽  
Jaypee M. Manalo ◽  
Jinefer A. Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rates ◽  
San Juan ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Agricultural Credit ◽  
Credit Management ◽  
Rural Credit ◽  
Commercial Activities ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
San Andres ◽  
Descriptive Method

Agricultural credit is an important part of the broader Agribusiness, which is encompassing farming and farming-related commercial activities. Hence, the study determined the level of satisfaction of crop farmers on agricultural credit in two barangays San Juan and San Andres, Malvar, Batangas, with an end goal of enhancing agricultural credit management. Through descriptive method of research, the study revealed that majority of the farmers used to plant rice with a land area of 0.5 - 1.0 hectare that avail agricultural credit 2 to 3 times a year. Further, the level of satisfaction of crop farmers on agricultural credit along with documents/requirement, penalties and charges, interest rates, credit terms and conditions and repayment scheme are dissatisfied. This study offered recommendations, if properly implemented and actualized by concerned authorities, may ensure sustainable and accessible rural credit facilitation.

scholarly journals The role of engagement among farmers in developing farming knowledge: evidence from northern Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 892 (1) ◽  
pp. 012043
Author(s):  
CA Llones ◽  
S Suwanmaneepong
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Experiential Knowledge ◽  
Northern Thailand ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Results

Abstract Several studies found science-based knowledge has only able to reach a small fraction of their desired recipient. To compensate for the lack of formal sources, farmers often relied on informal sources of knowledge within their farming community. This study investigates the role of farmer’s social engagement in developing farming knowledge and farmer’s decision-making. A structural equation modelling was used to test the hypothesised moderating role of social engagement among farmers on the effects of service access, training, and knowledge-sharing on farming knowledge. The study used the case of rice farmers in Northern Thailand, wherein a focus group discussion and a series of survey interviews were conducted. Study results found that social interactions among farming communities significantly moderated the effects of training and knowledge-sharing. The findings support the critical role of social engagement among farmers in increasing information flow and experiential knowledge exchange in developing farming knowledge. Furthermore, social interactions promote farming innovation and management practices through advice-seeking with other farmers. Hence, in supporting farming sustainability, extension support should also focus on network building among actors within the farming community and understand how farmers exchange experiential knowledge to compensate for the lack of formal sources of knowledge.

scholarly journals DISTRESS FALL:A CASE OF PUNJAB FARMERS

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-109
Author(s):  
Randeep Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Credit System ◽  
Rural Credit ◽  
Agrarian Society ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Food Grains ◽  
Main Culprit

The crisis of the agrarian society has adversely affected the farming Community. As Punjab state is known to be the granary of India and contributes maximum in the national food grains procurement and considered the most developed state. It is a matter of serious concern to find the main culprit behind suicide among farmers.  There are many unsolved problems faced by the rural credit system and some more will emerge in the coming years with the expansion and growth of the non institutional agencies .It is a matter of serious concern and very important to make an attempt to identify the reasons for the suicide deaths in Punjab. In Punjab the process in the downward phase slipped much faster leading to a crisis in the agrarian economy. 

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