Farmer satisfaction with coconut cultivation: A case study in the upper southern region of Thailand
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The satisfaction survey of coconut farmers and coconut marketing in the area were investigated in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani provinces of 577 cases. Result found that farmers were satisfied with their careers in coconut plantations, and the price of the coconut market including the overall satisfaction of the promotion of coconut planting from government agencies. The average score was ranged between 3.6-4.6 points, which was the most satisfactory level. In Ranong Province was also found the satisfaction score of working in a coconut plantation. The price of the coconut market including the overall satisfaction of coconut plantation were encountered by promotion from government agencies at 2.7 points, which was a moderate level of satisfaction.
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