Satisfaction of Rubber Farmers Harvest with Ethylene Hormone under The Para Rubber Learning Center in Krabi Province

Abstract

The objective of this research is to Study general information and satisfaction levels of farmers who harvest rubber products with the use of the hormone ethylene. From a total population of 30 people, data were analyzed using statistics such as frequency, mean, and standard deviation. and comparing the satisfaction levels of farmers who harvested rubber products with the use of ethylene hormone, t-test and f-test. The results of the study found that Most farmers are female, aged 41-50 years, have completed primary school education. Have an income of less than 10,000 baht and grow the most RRIM 600 rubber. Rubber is harvested together with ethylene using the short tapping method. The rubber products have been harvested together with the use of the hormone ethylene for 2 years. The level of satisfaction of the farmers with the harvesting of the rubber products together with the use of the hormone ethylene was found in all 5 areas. The farmers had a level of satisfaction. Satisfaction in every aspect was at a high level as follows: 1) Product harvesting Satisfaction was at a high level (mean 4.13). In terms of economics, satisfaction was at a high level (mean 4.03). In social terms, satisfaction was at a high level (mean 3.93). In terms of equipment, satisfaction was at a high level. (average 3.80) and the rubber tree side Satisfaction was at a high level (average 3.32) and when comparing the satisfaction levels of farmers who harvested rubber products in combination with the use of ethylene hormones in various issues, it was found that farmers who had a period of time to harvest rubber products in combination with The use of different ethylene hormones will have different levels of satisfaction with statistical significance (P < 0.05). Suggestions from this research are: 1) Knowledge should be provided and created. Provide farmers with a better understanding of the use of the hormone ethylene. So that farmers can produce rubber more efficiently. 2) Improve and develop ethylene hormone installation equipment to make it more convenient to use.