Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Objectives

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What is the primary focus of Integrated Pest Management?

Using a single pest control strategy
Eliminating all pests from the cotton crop
Taking into account the interests of producers, society, and the environment (correct)
Applying pesticides as the first line of defense

According to the Better Cotton Principles & Criteria, what is a key element of an IPM Programme?

Using genetically modified cotton varieties
Considering the potential health and environmental impacts of pesticide use (correct)
Applying pesticides in a preventative manner
Focusing solely on curative measures

What should farmers do when pests are present, according to the IPM approach?

Allow the pests to naturally balance themselves out
Automatically apply control measures
Use pesticide application as the primary response
First assess the situation before taking action (correct)

What is NOT a recommended strategy in an IPM Programme?

Relying on a single pest control strategy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the integrated pest management components?

Protecting the cotton crop from varied pests (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should farmers aim to achieve in terms of IPM adoption, according to the indicator 1.1.5?

Adopting all five components of IPM (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of implementing Integrated Pest Management?

Reducing the use of pesticides in farming (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical step in establishing an Integrated Pest Management plan?

Analyzing the agro-ecosystem (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a resilient approach to crop protection?

Using a wider range of control techniques (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential component of an Integrated Pest Management Programme?

Managing resistance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of implementing the five components of Integrated Pest Management?

Establishing a timeline for implementation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a farm that has implemented Integrated Pest Management?

There is no calendar or random spraying (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered first when pest control is necessary?

Non-chemical pest control methods (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of BCI Farmers in terms of IPM programmes?

To understand the objectives of IPM and be knowledgeable about its five components (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expectation from Large and Medium Farms regarding IPM programmes?

To demonstrate the analysis of issues or implementation of practices related to all five components (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is expected of Producer Units of smallholders regarding IPM plans?

To progressively establish appropriate practices under a time-bound plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered incompatible with the IPM approach?

The use of pesticides that are not legally registered for use on cotton (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a BCI Farmer to make pest management decisions?

Minimum level of field observations and analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers