Effectiveness of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Adoption in Pakistani Farming Systems

Abstract

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an environmentally friendly and sustainable method of managing pests in agricultural systems and minimizing the use of chemical pesticides to sustain crop production. In Pakistan, the traditional pest control systems have resulted in environmental degradation, pest resistance and health hazards. This study assesses the effectiveness of IPM adoption in major farming systems by the Pakistanis, with specific reference to the consequence of its uptake in terms of pest incidence, crop yield, economic return and environmental safety. Field surveys were carried out in three provinces i.e. Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in order to gather data from farmers practising IPM and conventional pest management techniques. Results show that the use of IPM can lead to a significant reduction of pest population, as well as a reduction in pesticide use by up to 40%, in addition to increased crop yield. Farmers enforcing IPM had been determined to have better internet go back due to decreased farm enter fees and decreased losses of crops. The key elements recognized withinside the examine to persuade IPM adoption are the information of the farmers, extension support, availability of bio manage retailers and education programmes. The effects of this have a look at offer a effective reminder of the significance of advancing empty philosophy in country wide in all elements the arena so that you can develop sustainable agriculture, beautify meals safety, and guard farmer livelihoods.