Analyzing the Adoption level vis-à-vis associated factors of Potato growers regarding Integrated Pest Management Practices in Madhya Pradesh

This study was undertaken to investigate the adoption of Integrated Pest management practices of potato cultivation in Chhindwara district of M.P. Data were collected from 120 potato growers through wellstructured interview schedule. The data indicated that majority of potato growers had low adoption of IPM practices. The study indicated that age did not show any significant association with the adoption of IPM practices by the potato growers. However, education, annual income, area under potato crop, farm power, social participation, information sources utilization, extension participation, mass media exposure, economic motivation, attitude towards IPM, scientific orientation and knowledge level had significant association with adoption of IPM practices by the potato growers. Hence, it is recommended that during the project or programme initiation these finding must be considered for the successful implementation of the concerned programms.