Factors Affecting Farmers’ Needs for Development of Cassava Production Knowledge in Phouvong District, Attapue Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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The objectives of this research were to analyze the needs and factors affecting farmers' needs for development of cassava production knowledge. The sample consisted of 159 cassava farmers in Phou Vong District, Attapeu Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Data was collected using interviews and analyzed using statistics: percentage, mean, maximum, minimum, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the majority of the sample was male, with an average age of 42.84 years, having completed primary education, with an average of 2.44 years of cassava cultivation experience. The average household labor was 3.88 people and the average cassava plantation area was 1.04 hectares (approximately 6.50 rai). The average income from cassava production was 13,136,099 kip per hectare (approximately 22,725 baht). Farmers had a moderate level of knowledge and understanding of cassava production. Most farmers were not members of any groups and had an average of 1.64 channels for receiving information on cassava production. Regarding the overall need for development of knowledge on cassava production, it was found that farmers had a high level of demand (mean 2.31), while their need for agricultural development methods was at a moderate level (mean 1.92). Multiple regression analysis showed that information channels were significant for knowledge promotion at (p≤0.01). Gender, household labor, knowledge of cassava production, and contact with officials were significant at (p≤0.05).
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