| Summary: | This report presents the results of IRRI’s farmer survey and choice experiment implemented in Thailand. The analysis documents farmers’ awareness, adoption, and preferences regarding low-emission rice cultivation practices such as alternate wetting and drying (AWD), direct seeding, rice straw management, and other climate-smart technologies. It provides detailed evidence on the level of technical support farmers receive, their incentive preferences, and the socioeconomic factors shaping their willingness to adopt methane-reducing technologies. The survey results offer a foundation for designing market-based mechanisms—particularly carbon crediting approaches—that are feasible for smallholder rice farmers in Thailand. The report concludes with policy implications for scaling low-emission practices and for improving farmer engagement in emerging carbon markets.
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