Farmers^ Knowledge on Pesticide Management Practices: A Case Study of Shallot Growers in Palu, Indonesia
Kasman Jaya1, Ratnawati Ratnawati1, Asman Asman2*, Arfan Arfan1

1Faculty of Agriculture, Alkhairaat University, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
2 Department of Plant Pests and Diseases, Hasanuddin University, South Sulawesi, Indonesia


Abstract

Pesticides are one of the most common methods of pests and diseases control. Knowledge of pesticides management is significant for effective application. The purpose of study was to determine knowledge of farmers about pesticides management practices on shallot crops in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study was conducted from October 2017 to February 2018. This quantitative and survey research was used respondents of 30 farmers in two locations: Duyu and Bayaoge in Tatanga district, Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Commonly, the respondents working on shallot field. The data quantification using the ordinal scale, then univariate analyzed for frequency distribution and bivariate analysis to determine the correlation of two variables. The results was showed there no significant effect between farmers knowledge about pesticides and the actions of farmers in the use of pesticides. Increasing knowledge about pesticides cannot be expected to change wise actions in using pesticides in pest control.

Keywords: Pesticide management, Farmers^ Knowledge, shallot, Palu

Topic: Integrated Pest and Disease Management

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