Peanut Production system and Extension Needs Peanut Production of farmers in Phu Wiang District, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

    The objectives of this study were 1) to study the basic information of peanut growers in Phu Wiang District, Khon Kaen Province 2) to study the peanut production system in Phu Wiang District, and 3) to study the Extension Needs for peanut production. The data were collected by using  an interview guide and in-depth interviews from 125 peanut growers in the 2020/21 production season. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The study found that most farmers are women. They graduated in primary school with an average age of 56.9 years and 5-10 years of experience in peanut cultivation. The average peanut income of farmers is 7806 Thai baht, accounting for 13.6% of the total income. Peanut production is divided into two seasons including the dry season and rainy season. The average production of the dry season is 216.74 kg per rai, with a net income of 2,575.85 baht per rai. Whereas in rainy season, an average production is 196.41 kg per rai. Net income is about 2,135.80 baht per rai. The extension needs for peanut production are in moderate demand including the use of biological products to produce peanuts, good seed selection, pest control and peanut production plan. The main problems of peanut production are low average low yield, lack of good seeds, lack of knowledge on pest management in pean, the peanut productions are insufficient for processing resulting in a shortage of peanuts in the region.