Adhering to Okra Production Technology for Export among Farmers in Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

This study aimed to study the overall information of okra production, farmers’ adherence to production technology, and effects of technology adhering to quantity of standard yields and problems in okra production of farmers in Muang district, Nakhon Pathom province. Thirty okra farmers who are members of Muang Nakhon Pathom Agricultural Extension Office were randomized. Questionnaires were used and data were analyzed by R statistical program. Statistics used in the current study included frequency, percentage and Chi-square test.

The finding revealed the following; majority of respondents had 1-3 years experiences in okra production, own the okra plantations and depend on irrigation system. Members of family (couples) worked on cultivating process and labors were employed in tilling process. Average cultivation areas were 1.1-3 rai. Okra yields were sold directly to purchasing market. The average yields were 10,001-15,000 kg/rai. Greater than 90% of overall okra yields were in accordance with okra production standard. Return was 10,001-30,000 Baht/rai. Farmers’ adherence to technology in harvesting was the highest, while, using chemicals in weed elimination and pest control were the least. The study also found that an adherence to okra cultivation technology affected higher quantity of standard okra yields. Furthermore, diseases and pests were found as the problems in okra cultivation.