Extension Production and Marketing of Mangosteen of farmers in Phato, Thailand

Abstract

          This research is a surwaystudy.  The objectives of this research were to study 1) social and economic conditions, 2) mangosteen production and marketing conditions, 3) problems and suggestions on mangosteen production and marketing promotion. And 4) Extension guidelines of mangosteen production and marketing.
          The population consisted of 2,177 mangosteen farmers in Phato District, Chumphon Province. The 338 sample size was based on Taro Yamane formula with the error value of 0.05. Structured interviews were used for data collection. Statistics used were frequency, percentage, mean, minimum, maximum and standard deviation.
          The results indicated the following: 1) Most of the farmers were male with average 50.07 year.The average of 20.67 years of mangosteen cultivation experience. The average mangosteen planting area was 7.49 rai. The average yield is 1,016.90 kg per rai per year. 2) Most of the farmers Have not received the Good Agricultural Practices Standards Certificate (GAP).The average chemical fertilizer application was 1.96 times per year. Chemical use averages 3.03 times per year. 3) Agriculture was problems in production, lack of knowledge on the use of fertilizers, chemicals properly and safely. In terms of marketing, the price of the produce was uncertain. and low production prices.  Suggestions of feedback knowledge on mangosteen plantation management according to Good Agricultural Practices should be transferred. There was a sales publicity and an increase in sales channels of productivity. And 4) Extension Guidelines for mangosteen plantation management in accordance with Good Agricultural Practices for quality mangosteen yields via personal media. On the production side, there was a promotion of grouping for the exchange of knowledge and mutual management. To increase productivity, raise product quality to standards.