Vol. 11, Special Issue 1 (2022)

Author(s):
Kuldeep Singh

Abstract:
A total number of 50 farmers from the 5 villages viz. Vishunpur, Gondi, Jasuri, Jeori and Tejopur were selected randomly to transfer of IPM technology in rice was undertaken in the villages of Chandauli district, in Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. The IPM module for the particular region was refined and developed, validated and promoted with the use of appropriate scouting tactics, proper identification and diagnosis of insect-pests. The farmers of the selected villages were asked personally through a Questionnaire covering various aspects of IPM, socio-economic variables of farmers, comprehensions and constraints. IPM technologies have proved a track record of significantly reducing the reliance on the synthetic chemical pesticides, while improving quality, health and environmental issues. Thus the farmers were provided training on IPM technologies and were made aware of the benefit of increased productivity and reduce the pest damage.