The General Situation and the Need for Innovative Knowledge Transfer Models for Sustainable natural resources conservation Case study: Ban Pa Kha Royal Initiative Highland Agricultural Development Station, Kamphaeng Phet

Abstract

The research objectives were as follows: 1. to investigate the knowledge transfer condition of the highland agricultural model; and 2. to use the mixed method to investigate hill tribe farmers' attitudes and need for knowledge transfer innovation of the highland agricultural model for sustainable conservation of natural resources. There are two main target groups: (1) 6 key informants in a focus group to learn about current conditions and the development of innovations in the knowledge transfer of the highland agriculture model; and (2) 162 hill tribe farmers in the research based on the Krejcie and Morgan table at the 0.95 statistically significant confidence level. This study used two types of tools: questions in group discussions with IOC values ranging from 0.60 to 1.00 and attitudes and needs questionnaire with IOC values ranging from 0.80 to 1.00. The outcomes were as follows. Five fundamental concerns should drive innovation in knowledge transfer: (1) comprehension of the relevance of perennial fruit cultivation versus monoculture (2) Knowledge of land and soil preparation. (3) Understanding and knowledge of agricultural pesticide dangers in agriculture. (4) Maintenance, fertilization, and insect control, as well as the production of fertilizers and biological substances; and (5) harvesting of produce. The hill tribe farmers prefer innovation in online video via YouTube channel because it is easier to access and watch on-demand.