Developing and Expanding the Networks of Mungbean Seed Producers Nakhon Sawan Province

Abstract

Developing and Expanding the Networks of Mungbean Seed Producers at Latyao, Nakhon Sawan. The objective is to increase the efficiency of farmers' seed production and be able to produce seeds of standard quality. Including creating a network of mungbean seed producers. Farmers can save seeds for their own use. and sell them to farmers who need sufficient and sustainable mungbean seeds. Selecting 11 farmers, area 90 rai, in the dry season of 2023, there was 20 farmers participating in the training for producing mungbean seed, found that due to the drought situation and the lack of rain, only 2 farmers were able to harvest products in an area of 71 rai. The average yield was 85 kg/ rai. and the average seed yield was 78 kg/rai. Mungbean seeds totaled 5,570 kg. Checking the quality of the seeds before processing, it was found that germination was 87 % , moisture content was 11 % , and purity was 99 % , passing the standards for varieties for certified seed. Can bring seeds planted in an area of 690 rai. In addition, the seeds can be sold at a price of 45 baht/kg, higher than normal 1.6% (28-29 baht/kg), and farmers keep the seeds for their own use, 1.2% reducing production costs, farmers' net income increased by 1.5% and the benefit cost ratio (BCR) increased by 5. 5% , raising the standard of agricultural products to create sustainability for farmers. and farmers have access to good quality seeds from farmers themselves. and distribute good varieties directly into the hands of farmers.