YANUD: GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTING PINEAPPLE PLANTING IN RUBBER PLANTATIONS. A CASE STUDY OF SMALL FARMERS PABON SUB-DISTRICT PABON DISTRICT PHATTHALUNG PROVINCETHAILAND

Abstract

          This article aims to study the methods of study the methods of growing pineapples in rubber plantations. Problems in growing pineapples and an approach to promote pineapple planting in a para rubber plantation: a case study: smallholder farmers, Pa Bon sub-district, Pa Bon district, Phatthalung province. by using a qualitative research methodology The sample group was a smallholder group. Those who planted pineapples in 4 households were  1) Mr. Boonlap Pangmuang family 2) Mr. Sompong Plusawat family  3) Mr. Thawarote Khunpolchuay family 4) Mrs. Somchit Kaenkaew family by choosing to remember because Jayjong to come. correct information Research instruments 1) interview form 2) observation record 3) audio recorder 4) video recorder The results of the research were as follows: 1) Pineapple planting methods in rubber plantations. Found that there are steps starting from 1.1) area preparation First, the soil level is leveled. For regular care 1.2) soil preparation for planting The first is to prepare the equipment. 1.3) Plant pineapple by using young branches. and by using corks or shoots. 1.4) The best season for planting pineapples starts from January - April. 1.5) Control and weed control. Pineapple Weed Control 1.6) Pineapple Harvesting 2) The problem of pineapple planting was found 2.1) The problem of cultivars was expensive 2.2) Disease epidemic problems such as fungal disease, rot disease, scorch. and insect pests, etc. 2.3) The problem of low yields 3) Approaches to promote pineapple planting in rubber plantations found that 3.1) there is an approach to promote the creation of Bon Pine pineapple species 3.2) There is an approach to promote epidemic control 3.3) There is a price promotion approach 3.4) There are guidelines for promoting agricultural production processing.