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?

    <p>Relying on a single pest control strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the integrated pest management components?

    <p>Protecting the cotton crop from varied pests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adopting all five components of IPM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of implementing Integrated Pest Management?

    <p>Reducing the use of pesticides in farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Analyzing the agro-ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Using a wider range of control techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Managing resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Establishing a timeline for implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>There is no calendar or random spraying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered first when pest control is necessary?

    <p>Non-chemical pest control methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To understand the objectives of IPM and be knowledgeable about its five components</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To demonstrate the analysis of issues or implementation of practices related to all five components</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To progressively establish appropriate practices under a time-bound plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered incompatible with the IPM approach?

    <p>The use of pesticides that are not legally registered for use on cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Minimum level of field observations and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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