Effect of Integrated Pest Management in Banana Farms in Rwenkobwa Town Council Ibanda District.
This study explored the adoption and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies among banana farmers across three regions. The primary objectives were to determine the extent of IPM adoption, identify factors influencing adoption, and examine barriers to implementation. Employing...
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| Language: | English |
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Kabale University
2025
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2766 |
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| Summary: | This study explored the adoption and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies among banana farmers across three regions. The primary objectives were to determine the extent of IPM adoption, identify factors influencing adoption, and examine barriers to implementation. Employing a descriptive survey design, the study targeted a population of 100 banana farmers, with a sample size of 80 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and interviews. Results revealed significant gender disparity (65% male, 35% female), with most farmers (55%) aged between 30 and 50 years. Education levels varied: 40% had primary education, 35% had secondary, 15% had higher education, and 10% had no formal education. Farm sizes were predominantly small, with 50% owning less than 1 hectare. The adoption rate of IPM practices stood at 45%, with cultural practices being the most common (30%), followed by biological controls (25%), physical methods (20%), and chemical methods (15%). Key factors influencing adoption included access to information (70% of adopters had access to extension services), economic stability (60% had higher income levels), and positive perceptions of IPM benefits (75%). Barriers to adoption were knowledge gaps (50% of non-adopters), economic constraints (45%), and inadequate institutional support (30%). The study concluded that while there was a growing movement towards IPM adoption, significant challenges remained. To enhance IPM adoption, the government should expand extension services, introduce financial incentives, and implement demonstration projects to improve farmers' knowledge, reduce economic barriers, and showcase the practical benefits of IPM, ultimately promoting sustainable banana farming practices. |
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