Technology Transfer Movable Charcoal Kiln for Farmers in Chiang Rai Province to Create a Career Wood Charcoal and Wood Vinegar

Abstract

            The purpose of transferring the technology of portable charcoal kilns to farmers in Chiang Rai province to create a career in the production of wood charcoal and wood vinegar is to organize training workshops. Selected from farmers groups from 6 sub-districts in Chiang Rai Province with a total of 243 participants. Training on stove construction, charcoal and wood vinegar production, as well as online marketing through social networks. The trained farmers will receive a 200 liter charcoal stove and 6 tanks per group, and after the trained group of farmers bring the stove to use in their own area. It was found that the average charcoal production capacity was 18.03 kg/time/drum. As for the wood vinegar produced, the capacity was 1.1 liters/time/drum. Good quality according to community product standards. The total amount of revenue can be generated approximately 84,460 baht after the completion of the project. The farmer group in San Maket Subdistrict, Phan District can generate the highest income of 33,500 baht from selling through online channels by creating a page to sell charcoal and wood vinegar on Facebook