Alternate Wetting and Drying as Water-Saving Technology: An Adoption Intention in the Perspective of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Suburban Rice Farmers in Thailand

Suwanmaneepong, Suneeporn; Kultawanich, Kulachai; Khurnpoon, Lampan; Sabaijai, Phatchara Eamkijkarn; Cavite, Harry Jay; Llones, Christopher; Lepcha, Norden; Kerdsriserm, Chanhathai

doi:10.3390/w15030402

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“…which is a way to develop the potential of farmers who operate large livestock farms to expand the types of products generated from their farms in the form of using cow dung waste to generate income. Until it can cause sustainability in terms of income and sustainability in terms of the environment in the form of enhancing competitiveness in terms of conservation (Green productive capacity) (Suwanmaneepong, S., et al, 2023).…”

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Sustainability: Mechanized Handling of Large-Scale Livestock's Cow Manure Factors Into a Greener Economy

Ratikul,

Seviset,

Egwutvongsa

2023

Acad. J. Interdiscip. Stud.

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This research objective is to develop a large-scale livestock cow manure processing machine to add economic value and be environmentally friendly. The population was 4,994 dairy farmers in Nakhonratchasima province, Thailand. The sample group was the dairy farmers group in Pak Chong district Nakhonratchasima province, Thailand, with a total of 357 people. By evaluating the rating scale (Rating Scale) five levels of Likert. and there was a confidence value with an alpha coefficient (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.703), which was analyzed by SLR systematic literature review and scamper analysis by synthesizing the data to design new products as three main issues were 1) product creation guidelines from SLR literature review 2) problem diagnosis to the solution with SCAMPER technique 3) new product design in accordance with GOAL data were analyzed by multiple regression analysis and confirmatory factor analysis which found that 1) factors machine features 2) the efficiency factor of the machine and 3) image factors of the machine that resulted positively on farmer satisfaction and explained the farmer satisfaction variance of 71.9%. The standard score regression equation was Z= .453(X_1 )+ .384(X_2 )+ .465(X_3 ) and the regression equation in raw score y ?=-1.20+.460(X_1 )+.385(X_2 )+.466(X_3 ). When evaluated with CFA, the satisfaction of the sample group of dairy farmers group with the developed cow dung separate machine was found. That is the result of 3 factors according to the model concordance index: ?^2= .874, df = 4, relative ?^2= .219, p-value = .928, RMSEA = .000, RMR = .004, GFI = .996, AGFI = .956, NFI = .998, TLI = 1.078, PGFI = .089, RFI = .980, AIC = 82.874 Received: 18 August 2023 / Accepted: 25 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023

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Sustainability: Mechanized Handling of Large-Scale Livestock's Cow Manure Factors Into a Greener Economy

Ratikul,

Seviset,

Egwutvongsa

2023

Acad. J. Interdiscip. Stud.

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“…Even if AWD does not offer improved yields, the savings in water and energy costs for pumping may be material. Water consumption can be lowered with AWD by as much as 25-30% without negatively affecting yield, although this is not the norm and requires the right conditions and careful management [73,75]. In many countries, farmers do not have to pay for water consumed (and maybe not even for electricity).…”

Section: Synergies Between Awd and Sri In Farmer Transitionsmentioning

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Exploring the Impact of Alternate Wetting and Drying and the System of Rice Intensification on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Review of Rice Cultivation Practices

Dahlgreen,

Parr

2024

Agronomy

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Rice provides ~20% of human dietary energy and, for many people, a similar share of their protein. Rice cultivation, however, produces significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, comparable to those from the aviation sector. The main GHG from rice production is methane, mostly a result of conventional rice cultivation (CRC) keeping rice fields continuously flooded during the crop cycle. There is extensive evidence that alternate wetting and drying (AWD) of rice fields substantially reduces methane emissions. AWD is one component of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), an agroecological approach to the management of plants, water, soil, and nutrients. This article reviews field studies measuring GHG emissions associated with the adoption of AWD and SRI. The review confirms that both AWD and SRI offer substantial reductions in methane emissions per hectare compared with CRC. These benefits are, however, partly offset by increases in emissions of nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide. The studies also show that SRI (but not AWD) improves yield and therefore further reduces GHG emissions per kg of rice. The review concludes that while both AWD and SRI substantially reduce emissions per hectare and per kilogram of rice, SRI can simultaneously contribute to food security while addressing the drivers of climate change. Further investigation of carbon emissions and sequestration under different rice cultivation methods is needed to strengthen the evidence base.

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“…Even if AWD does not offer improved yields, the saving in water and electricity costs for pumping may be material. Water consumption can be lowered with AWD by as much as 25-30% without negatively affecting yield [43]. In many countries, farmers do not have to pay for water consumed (and maybe not even for electricity).…”

Section: Synergies Between Awd and Sri In Farmer Transitionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Rice Cultivation under Alternate Wetting and Drying and the System of Rice Intensification

Dahlgreen,

Parr

2023

Preprint

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Rice provides ~20% of human dietary energy and, for many people, a similar share of their protein. Rice cultivation, however, produces significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, comparable to those from the aviation sector. The main GHG from rice production is methane, mostly a result of conventional rice cultivation (CRC) keeping rice fields continuously flooded during the crop cycle. There is extensive evidence that alternate wetting and drying (AWD) of rice fields substantially reduces methane emissions. AWD is one component of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), an agroecological approach to the management of plants, water, soil and nutrients practiced by millions of farmers in both lowland irrigated rice and upland rainfed cultivation. Thirteen countries have included SRI in their Nationally Determined Contributions to GHG reduction or climate change mitigation. This article reviews 16 field studies of the net reduction in GHG emissions from the adoption of AWD, eight from the adoption of SRI, and two that compared SRI and AWD. Where available, the review includes data on yield and therefore on carbon dioxide-equivalent GHG emissions per kilogram of rice produced. The evidence indicates that AWD and SRI offer a similar and substantial reduction (~35–41%) in GHG emissions per hectare compared with conventional rice cultivation. However, SRI offers ~66% greater yield than CRC, and therefore greater reduction in emissions per kilogram of rice, ~54% more than AWD. The limited data directly comparing SRI and AWD support this finding. SRI also appears to have greater potential to sequester carbon in the soil. SRI lowers rice farmers’ costs of production, adds to their income and can make climate-friendly methods more attractive. Both AWD and SRI are greatly preferable to current conventional practices, but SRI offers opportunities to contribute to food security while directly addressing the drivers of climate change.

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Alternate Wetting and Drying as Water-Saving Technology: An Adoption Intention in the Perspective of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Suburban Rice Farmers in Thailand

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

Sustainability: Mechanized Handling of Large-Scale Livestock's Cow Manure Factors Into a Greener Economy

Sustainability: Mechanized Handling of Large-Scale Livestock's Cow Manure Factors Into a Greener Economy

Exploring the Impact of Alternate Wetting and Drying and the System of Rice Intensification on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Review of Rice Cultivation Practices

The Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Rice Cultivation under Alternate Wetting and Drying and the System of Rice Intensification

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