Abstract:
The goals of this study were to look into the issue of selling agricultural commodities, to figure out how to develop farmers to be entrepreneurs, and to create a trading support model for agricultural commodities in the eastern region. The data for this study was gathered using the nixed research approach. In order to extract findings from qualitative research, in-depth interviews with 19government agencies and the business sector were undertaken. To get the results of quantitative study, a sample of 400 people answered questionnaires. The data from both sections was used in the focus group with the experts. The findings revealed that the conditions, issues, roadblocks, and guidelines for developing a model to support agricultural product trading in the eastern region can be broken down into four categories: 1) durian quality and quantity; 2) government support; 3) logistics; and 4) distribution channels. Garden farmers currently have three primary distribution routes: long, central markets, electronic commerce, and social media outlets. This is a growing channel, particularly for new generation farmers who focus on selling through electronic commerce channels and modern formats, with the government assisting in quality assurance and providing guidance on how to meet GAP and GMP requirements. A central agency has been established to identify new markets and buyers for agricultural commodities from Thailand using a centralized electronic commerce channel that can be used upstream, midstream, or downstream. The goal of this study was to promote and encourage farmers who raise agricultural products, as well as to create value by selling their products and to extend market opportunities through integrated e-commerce platforms. The study included manufacturers and sellers who gathered revenue in order to attain long-term sustainability in terms of both farmer income and the economy of the country.