Extension of Cassava Mosaic Disease Management in Taphraya District, Sakaeo Province

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were to study (1) the basic socio-economic conditions, (2) cassava production conditions, (3) knowledge and practice regarding extension of cassava mosaic disease management, (4) problems and suggestions of extension of cassava mosaic disease management.The population consisted of 312 farmers of cassava production in Taphraya District, Sakaeo Province who registered with the Department of Agricultural Extension in the production year of 2021. The 176 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, standard deviation and ranking.The results indicated the following:The results showed that (1) farmers were male with the average age of 52.40 years, the average cassava production area was 21.41 rai, The average cultivation experience was 13.39 years., The average yield per rai was 3,205.45 kg. (2) Farmers grow cassava varieties Rayong 72. Most of them keep the species for their own use. Cassava cuttings were prepared before planting and harvest cassava at 12 months. (3)Farmers general knowledge about cassava blight at moderate level. And most of them have the most practice in the management and control of cassava blight.(4) Farmers had problems in managing cassava blight at a high level. Most of the reasons were due to lack of labor, lack of funds and cumbersome procedures. Recommentation of the highest level. of recommendations, would be support and assistance to farmers in the management of cassava blight. including production and marketing. The results of research can lead to guidelines for extension of cassava mosaic disease management appropriately.