Needs for Extension on Mulberry Cultivation and Silkworm Rearing of Farmers in Si Sa Ket Province

Abstract

This study was aimed to study needs for extension on mulberry plantation and silkworm rearing of farmers from basic characteristics of farmers, mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing practices, and needs for extension on mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing of farmers from different characteristics were compared. Data were collected by using questionnaire with 265 samples, during March-June 2018 and analyzed by SPSS. Key data were compared and presented in form of frequency, percentage, medium, mean, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation. The t-test and F-test were used to determine the differences between groups and Scheffe’s test was used to calculate the difference between the pairs at 95% confidence level. Results showed that the farmers express high requirement for more knowledge on pests and diseases management of mulberry cultivation, processing silk products. Farmers also showed high requirement for study tours and training. Different age groups, land ownership, numbers of household labor, training, and experiences in silkworm rearing resulted in statistically significant differences in requirements for some extension issues.