| Author | Delante, Vicente Z. |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.NR-93-11 |
| Subject(s) | Land capability for agriculture--Thailand--Rayong
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| Note | A research submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resource and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. NR-93-11 |
| Abstract | This research is aimed to delineate areas which is highly suitable for
cassava cultivation so as to promote sustainable agriculture in Amphoe Pluak
Daeng and Amphoe Ban Khai, Rayong Province, Thailand.
In the study, the physical and chemical properties of the soil are the
basis for the qualitative evaluation. Even if the classification is mostly
done in qualitative analysis but socio-economic situation is also taken into
as a background to s how the strong relationship between land use and land
suitability.
Land suitability classification in the research is done by GIS using
ARC/INFO software and ERDAS as the tool in land classification.
Classification results in GIS were analyzed and compared to the existing
land use, so as to know, to what extent farming system has failed to achieve
the full benefit of tbs land.
From the physical and chemical analysis and with the results from GIS, it
has been found out that large areas under cassava is moderately suitable and
has been cultivated over a long period giving marginal income.
The lingering cultivation of cassava is the lack of substitute crop, no
capital for diversification and lack of farm labor for intensive cropping. It
is coupled with the lack of knowledge in crop suitability and low literacy
rate of the farmers.
All these constitute to inappropriate land use. Therefore, in this
research it is highly recommended that crop diversification should be
promoted. Diversification in such a way can bring better income while
preserving the fertility of the soil.
There are two options mentioned for crop diversification, one
farming and the other one is non- traditional cropping. It is also
recommended that the proper management of farm lands is vital. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. NR-93-11 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Apisit Eiumnoh; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Upasena, S.H.;Suphat Vongvisessomjai; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |