1Saju George Programme Coordinator and Head KVK-Gonikoppal (IIHR) Kodagu dist Karnataka-571213
2Sr. Scientist (Agrl. Entomology), Division of Extension and Training, IIHR, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore
Online published on 14 November, 2017.
Knowledge about IPM practices was the most important factor followed by effectiveness of the IPM practices vs farmers practice, Quality and timely availability of IPM inputs. Other factors were Extension support, Simplicity of the IPM package, Link with traditional knowledge, competitive prices of IPM inputs, success story about IPM in mass media, Govt. subsidy towards IPM inputs, premium price for IPM product, community approach, sustainability of the practice. Farmers gave low importance to factors like reduction in pesticide residue and environmental safety.
IPM, vegetable crops, Rank Based Quotient value,
