Epidemic Situation and Farmer's Plant Disease Management of Potato Production during Dry Season in Nakhon Phanom Province

Abstract

This research has the purpose of studying 1) social and economic and potato production conditions; 2) farmer’s knowledge of potato disease management and opinions on the severity of potato disease; 3) practice and importance in potato disease management; 4) disease survey and assessment of potato disease incidence and 5) other problems and suggestions on potato disease management. This study was conducted on the total population of potato farmers in Nakhon Phanom province that registered with the Department of Agricultural Extension in the production year 2021/2022, consisting of 71 farmers. The data were collected via questionnaires and were analyzed using descriptive statistics—disease survey and disease incidence assessment of 10 potato plots. The study results found that most farmers have an average planting area of 4.29 rai per person, using Atlantic varieties. It is produced in the contract farming system. Good knowledge of potato disease and management Opinions on potato disease at the highest severity level are Bacteria wilt, Common scab and Downy mildew. There are practices in the same way, such as crop rotation, surveying, chemical use, etc. The importance of potato disease management is at a high level. Other issues are the most problematic, namely the high cost of production factors. The survey found Bacteria wilt and Potato stem canker. Guidelines for potato disease management should focus on promoting the production of disease-free tubers in the area. Integrated potato disease management and water management Integration of public and private sectors in technology transfer and relying on the community as a center to transfer knowledge and raise awareness on potato disease management and water management.