THE STUDY OF RISK FACTORS AFFECTING OF RED TILAPIA FARMING IN CAGES IN THE NAN RIVER IN PHITSANULOK PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: to study of risk factors affecting of the Red Tilapia farming in cages in the nan river in phitsanulok province. This research was a qualitative research. The research tool was used, which was an interview form. The research sample consisted of Representative of the group of farmers who raise pomegranate fish in cages in the area of Mueang, Phrom Phiram and Bang Krathum District (February – October 2021) consisted of 30 people using Voluntary Selection technique. Farmers had their opinions on risk factors for raising Red Tilapia fish in cages as follows: 1^st water level, 2nd water quality, 3rd disease outbreaks, 4th quality of fish offspring, 5^th cage damage from tides, 6^th fish enemies, 7^th fish feed price and lastly was price of fish caught for sale If farmers have good management will help the factors that result in lower risks.