IPM (RESEARCCH PROPOSAL) A

Research Proposal
1. Project Title: Implementing Integrated Pest Management Strategies To

Enhance Crop Yield And Sustainable farming In District Kech,
Balochistan, Pakistan.
2. Applicant’s details:
a. Principal Investigator:
Name: Rahamdil
Qualification: M.Sc. (Hons). In Agribusniess
Institution/Organization: Directorate Of Agriculture Research date
Center, Absar, Kech.
Present Position: Deputy Director Quality control
Postal Address: Directorate Of Agriculture Research date
Center, Absar, Kech.
Contact number: 0323-7119785
Email Address: [email protected]
b. Co-Principal Investigator:
Name: Wajid Hussain
Qualification: M.Sc. (HONS), In Plant Pathology
Postal Address: Directorate of Agriculture Research Date center, Kech
Contact Number: 0321-5602602
Email Address: [email protected]
Other local members:
1. Mohammad Naeem Director of Agriculture Research Date Center
Turbat
2. Niaz Ahmed Horticulturist in Directorate of Agriculture Research Date
Center Turbat.
Problem statement/Justifications:
One of the most important constraints in enhancing crop productivity is the huge crop damage
caused by insect pests, diseases and weeds in Pakistan. An aggressive use of pesticides on crops
has not only threatened ecology and environment but also the developed resistance among the
insect–pests posed a serious threat to the rural economy in the country. This situation highlights
the need to promote the concepts of integrated pest management (IPM) among the farmers.
Balochistan having a huge geographical potential for agricultural developments, significantly
requires development of IPM practices for a sustainable farming and agricultural practices.
Implication of IPM practices is also required for the reason to have high crop yield without
causing harmful effects to the ecosystem as well as to the health of consumers.
Kech being not quite well aware of IPM practices, seriously needs such project works that can
promote IPM practices.
Introduction:
IPM is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their
damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation,
modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are used only after
monitoring indicates they are needed according to established guidelines, and treatments are
made with the goal of removing only the target organism. Pest control materials are selected
and applied in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, beneficial and nontarget
organisms, and the environment.
IPM focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage by managing the ecosystem. In
IPM, monitoring and correct pest identification help you decide whether management is
needed. IPM programs combine management approaches for greater effectiveness. Approaches
for managing pests are often grouped in the following categories.
• Biological control
• Cultural controls
• Mechanical and physical controls
• Chemical control
Review of literature:
Twenty five years after its first enunciation, IPM is recognized as one of the most robust
constructs to arise in the agricultural sciences during the second half of the twentieth
century. The history of IPM, however, can be traced back to the late 1800s when ecology was
identified as the foundation for scientific plant protection (Kogan, 1998). According to Ghulam
Hussain Mallah and Akram Khan Korejo; in their research working on IPM development in
cotton fields, Under the guidance of National IPM project FFS activities were carried out in
Sakrand Sindh during 2003. This programme made a visible impact on farmers understanding
of IPM. Farmer Field School (FFS) are field based season long learning experiences for 25
farmers. One of the main reason for the success of this approach is that the decisions are not
preplanned and are not dictated from a central command, but are based on the analysis of agro
ecosystem and site situation and are made by the farmers with the help of Facilitators.
Sustainable profitable and environmentally sound production of cotton through the
development promotion and practice of IPM by farmers is the ultimate objective of this
programme. From these studies it was concluded that IPM plot provided 25% more yield and
a net amount of RS 3705 (38.03% profit increase over growers plot). This proves the
importance of developing IPM ideas among the farmers of every city in Pakistan.
Aim and objectives:

• To assess the current status of pest infestation and crop damage in district Kech.
• To identify locally relevant IPM strategies suitable for the crops grown in Kech district.
• To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of selected IPM strategies in pilot study
areas.
• To analyze the economic and environmental impact of IPM implementation on crop
yield and sustainability.
• To develop recommendations for scaling up IPM practices across Kech, Balochistan.
Methodology:
Baseline Survey: Conduct a survey to assess the prevalence and severity of pest infestation in different
crop systems across district Kech. This will involve collecting data on pest species, population
dynamics, and crop damage.
Literature Review: Review existing literature to identify effective IPM strategies applicable to the
crops and pest species found in Balochistan.
Pilot Implementation: Select pilot study areas representing different agroecological zones.
Implement selected IPM strategies, which may include cultural, biological, and chemical control
methods, in collaboration with local farmers
Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor pest populations, crop health, and yield in the pilot
. areas. Assess the effectiveness of IPM strategies in reducing pest damage and improving crop
study
yield compared to conventional practices.
Economic and Environmental Analysis: Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate the economic
feasibility of implementing IPM strategies. Assess the environmental impact of IPM practices, including
pesticide reduction and biodiversity conservation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with farmers, agricultural extension services, and policymakers to
disseminate findings, gather feedback, and promote the adoption of IPM practices.
Documentation and Reporting: Document research findings, lessons learned, and best practices.
Prepare a comprehensive report outlining recommendations for scaling up IPM implementation in
Balochistan.
Estimated required budget Plain:

To meet the financial needs for fulfilling the above mentioned work plain for accomplishing
each step of this research project, an estimated budget of 3 millions will be required that will
include the cost of all the instruments that will be used for analysis, agricultural and human
resources.
References
1. Kogan, M. (1998). Integrated pest management: historical perspectives and
contemporary developments. Annual review of entomology, 43(1), 243-270.
2. Mallah, G. H., & Korejo, A. K. (2007). Establishment of integrated pest management
(IPM) in cotton through farmer field school (FFS) in Sakrand, Sindh, Pakistan. Pak. J.
Bot, 39(7), 2693-2697.

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