Abstract
Although research has been carried out on effective ways of managing the golden apple snail (GAS), little research has examined how to best extend these practices to farmers. This paper offers recommendations for successful extension strategies of GAS management, based on an investigation of a community centre in northeast Thailand. Data from 107 interviews with farmers, government officers and shop owners were analyzed statistically in order to measure effects of the centre on farmers' pest management practices. Relative to the control group, farmers in the centre achieved similar rice yields using less chemical pesticides and more non-chemical control methods. These management practices were successfully passed on to non-members in the same village. In addition, the control group relied significantly more on agrochemical shops for pest management knowledge, resulting in higher chemical use. These findings suggest that Thai community centres are successful extension programmes. Thus, the government might focus more on targeting farmers via the private sector.
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