Factor Affecting the Participation in Vegetable Production Extension under Organic Farming System of Farmer at Luangprabang Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Abstract

The objectives of the study were farmer’s participation in vegetable production extension under organic farming system and factors affecting of farmer’s participation. Data were collected by questionnaires with a sample of 246 farmers in Luangprabang Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Statistical techniques user were percentage, mean and multiple regression analysis. The results found that the farmers had a high level of participation in extension of vegetable farming under organic farmers system (on average 3.55). The aspect with the highest mean was the benefit received, followed by the evaluation, decision and practice aspect, respectively. The factors affecting farmer’s participation with a positive statistically significant level was agricultural income and experience in organic vegetable farming. While, a negative one was organic vegetable farming area.