Implications of Agriculture Transformation and Farmers’ Mental Health after Adaptation to the Climate Change
Yanyong Inmuong*
Department of Environmental Health Science, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
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Received January 4, 2011
Accepted April 24, 2011
Abstract
Climate extremes particularly severe flood and drought heavily damage rural farmland and community livelihoods. Most farmers find difficulty in coping with those unusual climate impacts as well as long-term adaptation. This case study reflects a Thai rural farmer family who transformed their agriculture practice from cash crop to integrated organic farming, which could successfully sustain their livelihood and well-being. A farmscale activity assessment using sustainable agriculture indicators showed a promising result. The farmers had higher mental health score when compared to general Thai citizen.
Keywords: agriculture transformation, climate change adaptation, farmer mental health
KKU Res. J. 2011; 16(4): 398-407
http://resjournal.kku.ac.th
