Knowledge Management on Biochar Application in Hemp Cultivation by Farmers Ban Krang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province
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This research aimed to study 1) demographic and economic characteristics 2) knowledge of farmers in biochar production 3) knowledge management on biochar application in hemp cultivation 4) differences between demographic and economic characteristics and knowledge management on biochar application in hemp cultivation by farmers in Ban Krang subdistrict, Mueang district, Phitsanulok province. The sample was 152 households and collected data from January - February 2024 by using an interview form. Statistics used were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.
The research results found that farmers were male, average age 44.62 years old, with high school education or vocational certificate, average number of members was 4.57 people, average number of workers was 3.73 people. The average experience in making biochar was 1.01 years, average annual income was 24,730.26 baht and average annual expenses was 10,421.05 baht. Knowledge in biochar production was at a moderate level with an average of 16.37. Knowledge management in using biochar in growing hemp was at a moderate level with an average of 2.13. The hypothesis was found that household workers had an impact on knowledge management on biochar application in hemp cultivation by farmers regarding access to knowledge at a significant level of 0.05. Household expenses were affected knowledge management on biochar application in hemp cultivation by farmers regarding learning at a significant level of 0.05. Furthermore, Levels of knowledge in biochar production in households also affected knowledge management on biochar application in hemp cultivation by farmers with significant at 0.01.
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