INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF BAMBOO AGRICULTURE WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY: A STUDY OF BAMBOO (KIM – SUNG)

Abstract

This research studies, the researcher is interested in studying the problems of traditional Bamboo Plantation management by choosing to use Kim Sung Bamboo garden in the area of Bo Thong District, Chonburi Province. The study has covered the number of areas in a total of 1 rai. There is low productivity per rai, about 4 tons per rai at a time. Problems arising from large quantities of land but low product per rai. while the demand in the market is steadily increasing. productivity of garden depends on the proper water exposure. Traditional agriculture relies heavily on rainwater. Therefore, causing to encounter problems. In this study, the application of managing engineering work with digital technology that helps control. with cost and value analysis, it can increase productivity by at least 50% of the water management, installation sprinkler system, and using IoT technology to control water and fertilizer systems. The system was monitored via smartphones to manage, increase productivity, and reduce costs in order to increase income Based on the results of the study, we invested 48,993 baht into the system. when we watered in the right amount and regularly (10 liters/clump) at 7: 00-9:00 hrs, the control humidity 25 - 80% As a result, the product increased from 4 tons to 6 tons per rai per year. Including the efficient use of water, it takes 0.6 years to pay back on investment. Therefore, it can be concluded that investing in digital technology It is a real cost-effective investment. And continuous improvement.