Reference

Factors and constraints of the adoption of wet broadcasting in the Chao Phraya delta, Thailand

Paper presented at the International Workshop on “Direct seeding in Asian rice systems : strategic research issues and opportunities”, IRRI, Bangkok, 25-28 January, 2000

Authors :

Francois Molle
Chatchom Chompadist

Summary :

The rice systems of the Central Plain of Thailand have undergone drastic changes in the last 30 years. Technical change has been driven by a combination of factors including demographic changes, land development and water control, and mechanization. The recent spread of wet direct seeding is put in its historical context and the complementary between dry and wet broadcasting, the two currently dominant techniques, is shown to be related to different socio-economic and hydrologic situations. Some prospects on the scope for further technical change are addressed.

Keywords :

Wet broadcasting, rice cultivation , Thailand.

Contact :

Fran็ois Molle : odoras@ku.ac.th