CostsandReturnsof Organic Rice Production and Path Analysis of the Decisions Making on Organic Rice Production in Chiang MaiProvince

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to analyze costs and returns and a critical path analysis of decision making of organic rice production in Chiang Mai with structure equation modeling (SME). Data were collected from 140 heads of households who produced the organic rice. It was found that the yield
and price were in an average level of 630.36 kilogram/rai and 14.65 baht/kilogram, respectively. Moreover, the income from organic rice farming was in an average level of 9,234.77 baht/rai, leading to the total cost and return of 7,389.42 baht/rai and 1,845.35 baht/rai, respectively. Additionally, the critical factors influenced directly and indirectly to promotion, services, physical, social, technology and economy aspects, respectively. Hence, lifelong training should be provided to create empowerment in farmers, resulting in income sustainability