Design and Development of a Community-Based Digital Platform to Address Agricultural Machinery and Labor Booking Issues in Rice Farming Communities

Authors

  • Surangkana Rawungyot Program of Computer Science, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000 https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9550-2416
  • Pakasit Wiwekwan Program of Computer Science, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Nattamon Chaiwong Program of Computer Science, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Natthanicha Takhom Program of Computer Science, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Kiattikul Sooksomsatarn Program of Computer Science, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Thammarat Thamma Program of Computer Science, School of Information and Communication Technology, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000 https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7926-620X
  • Sarit Phromthep Demonstration School, University of Phayao, 56000
  • Santiwat Pithakpol Program of Technology and Innovation for Fisheries, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao, Phayao, 56000
  • Khumphicha Tantisantisom Program of Computer Science and Information Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Kamphaengphet Rajabhat University, Kamphaengphet, 62000

Keywords:

User-centered design, Area-based innovation, Agricultural machinery management, Agricultural labor booking

Abstract

This research aims to design and develop a community-based digital platform for managing the reservation of agricultural equipment and labor, with an emphasis on resolving delays, improving coordination, and establishing a centralized system for accessing agricultural machinery services within local communities. These issues are frequently observed in rice cultivation practices at the reginal level. The platform facilitates the reservation of agricultural machinery, such as combine harvesters and rice transplanters, as well as the hiring agricultural labor for various farming tasks including transplanting, pesticide application, fertilization, and rice seed seeding.

The system is designed to provide real-time information on the availability of agricultural machinery and labor, enabling farmers to plan their operations more effectively and reducing errors caused by unstructured coordination. At the same time, the platform assists service providers in efficiently managing their resources through a flexible booking and scheduling management system that accommodates diverse community contexts.

The platform development process involves user interface design using Figma, application development using the Flutter framework with Dart as the primary programming language, and data management using Supabase. Supabase serves as an open-source backend platform for storing, processing, and managing booking data, supporting real-time system operations, and enhancing development flexibility. Currently, the platform is accessible via desktop computers. The evaluation in this study focuses on functional correctness and system readiness for practical deployment. Future work includes field implementation within community settings to assess the platform’s effectiveness and suitability for supporting sustainable agricultural development.

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Published

03/06/2026

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): May-August (2026)

Section

Research Articles