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Effect of Integrated Pest Management (ipm) Club Activities on Farmer’s Socioeconomic Change and Communication Skill in Rice Production System

M. L. Haider
Department of Agricultural Extension, Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215

M. E. Haque
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Salna, Gazipur-1706

A. K. Das
Department of Agricultural Extension, Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215

S. K. H. R. Ahmed
Department of Agricultural Extension, Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A study was conducted during June to November, 2008. The purpose of the study was to determine the extent of change in farmer’s socio-economic and communication skill in rice production before and after joining the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) club activities. Status of the respondents was measured by some indicators such as access to resources, participation in social activities, communication exposure, technology adoption, technology dissemination and income generating activities. The study revealed that the indexes of the said parameters significantly improved after joining the IPM club activities. Computed t-test value indicated that ARI changed from 32.36 to 56.11%, PSAI 33.60 to 66.09%, CEI 43.15 to 62.36%, TABI 38.29 to 61.25%, TDBI 38.34 to 66.65%, and PIGAI 38.20 to 60.76%. These changes indicated that the IPM club programs substantially contributed to the improvement in socio- economic status, communication and technological skill of the IPM farmers in rice production.

Keywords: IPM, FGD, PRA, ARI, Rice

Location: Eight districts under Rajshahi region

Start Date: 00-06-2008

End Date: 00-11-2008

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Rice

Objectives:

Objective of the study was to determine the extent of change in farmer’s socio-economic and communication skill in rice production before and after joining the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) club activities.

Methodology:

Research Design: The research design of the study was a descriptive survey research. To achieve the aforesaid objectives, the study was conducted in different steps. Firstly, the selected characteristics of the respondents were studied and secondly, the extent of farmer’s achievement in IPM club was determined by investigating before joining and after joining IPM club situation. To collect relevant information from different sources (e.g, respondents and secondary sources), several methods (such as interview, focus group discussion and systematic study of available records) were used. Study area: Among the eight districts under Rajshahi region three districts viz: Rajshahi, Natore and Pabna were purposively selected as because rice is widely grown in these districts. Finally, six Upazilas two from each district were randomly selected as the locale of the study. Unit of analysis: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) club members in rice production were treated as the unit of analysis for this study. Population and Sampling design: Two Upazilas from each district were selected. IPM clubs those have been established in the year 2006 and have received financial support from Strengthening Plant Protection Services Project (SPPS) project in the six selected Upazilas were taken purposively. The total number of such IPM clubs was 21. Fifteen IPM clubs out of these 21 were selected randomly. All members of these 15 IPM clubs under six selected Upazilas were the population of the study. However, representative sample from the population were taken for collection of data through simple random sampling method. A list of 365 IPM club members was collected from six Upazila Agriculture Officer. One hundred and fifty farmers (IPM club members) were then selected using random sampling technique taking 10 farmers from each IPM club. Development of Interview Schedule: The interview schedule was designed to gather information related to socio-economic, demographic as well as empowerment aspects of farmers. Validity: Validity of a test refers to the accuracy with which it measures that which intended to measure. In order to test the validity the instrument were sent to a panel of 12 experts from BSMRAU, SAU, BARC, FAO and DAE seeking opinions, corrections, modifications and comments. Thus the instrument was finalized. Pre-testing in collecting data also enhanced the validity and quality of the study. Reliability: Reliability, on the other hand, means the extent to which a measure, procedure or instrument yields the same results on a repeated trials. Test, retest and split-half methods were used to confirm the reliability. A positive and significant correlation was found that indicates the test was reliable. Final version of the interview schedule: The final version of the instrument was revised on the basis of reliability, opinion, suggestions and comments of the experts. Data collection: Before going to the respondents for interview, they were duly informed earlier with the help of Sub Assistant Agriculture Officer, so that they might be available at their respective residence during the schedule time. Interview schedule was used for this purpose. In addition to the direct interviewing, PRA (Matrix ranking), FGD (Focus Group Discussion) and few case studies were used to collect qualitative data to interpret the result.

Source of Information: Int. J. Sustain. Crop Prod. 6(2):12-22, 2011

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1. Government

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Achievement/Findings:

The overall situation regarding farmer’s access to resources was improved in after joining IPM club where majority (52.41%) of them achieved medium access and 41.22 percent achieved high access to the resources. The extent of farmer’s participation in social activities was improved where about 63 percent of club members had high to very high level of participation, 36 percent of club members had medium level of participation in social activities in after joining IPM club. Farmers of IPM club were more aware of communication exposure after joining IPM club situation. About 61 percent of them had high to very high level of communication exposure, about 29 percent had medium level of communication exposure. Farmers of IPM club were more aware of technology adoption and dissemination after joining IPM club situation. About 65 percent of them had high to very level of technology adoption and dissemination, about 23 percent had medium level of technology adoption and dissemination. The distribution of farmers based on their participation in income generating activities index also indicates that, there was a visible change in each category of respondents in terms of their involvement in income generating activities before and after joining IPM club situation.

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