Impact assessment of IDM modules tested by KVK, Boudh, Odisha

Integrated Disease Management module of cercospora leaf spot of groundnut was adopted by 66% farmers and 35% adoption rate was with module for pigeon pea wilt. The module for groundnut leaf spot was found to spread maximum (272 ha) followed by the module for wilt management of sunflower (120 ha). The IDM module for management of wilting in pigeon pea and downy mildew in cucumber were observed to be less appreciated by the farmers over the time. Among the biological constraints, non-availability of quality input and seeds came to fore front followed by delayed availability. Non-availability of skilled labourers was found to be the main technological constraint. High cost of labour was the major socio-economic impediment followed by lack of appropriate credit facility for less adoption of modules.