Field Implementation
The
main objective of the Implementation Component is large scale and sustainable
implementation of IPM practices in
Pakistan
, rationalizing the use of
pesticides while maintaining production levels and increasing farmer’s profit.
The
National IPM Programme is being implemented to:
a.
Prepare the farmers to comply with the WTO obligations regarding pesticide
residues in the exportable commodities.
b.
Reduce poverty of the farming community by increasing profitability of the
farmers through rationalized use of pesticides.
c.
Reduce health hazards to the pesticide users in particular and the consumers in
general.
d.
Help ameliorate environment through reduced pollution and increased
biodiversity.
e.
Reduce pesticide use by about 50% in the project area without compromising the
yield per hectare.
f.
Organize farming community by establishment of farmer associations under the
TOF/FFS system.
In
order to achieve the above objectives, the following specific targets are set
under the Implementation Component of IPM:
·
Training
of about 500 extension staff and 55,000 farmers in IPM technologies and
approaches through 20 Training of Facilitators (TOF) and holding of 840 Farmer
Field Schools (FFS).
·
Development of 840 village organizations in 20 districts of
Pakistan
by adopting
FFS approach.
·
Training of 250 teachers of colleges and universities in IPM philosophy.
The field implementation of IPM is effected in close collaboration with
Provincial Agriculture Departments. IPM Programme coordinates various
activities in different provinces so that the inter-provincial experience
sharing is developed. The programme also coordinates with various national
agencies, NGOs and international organizations for promoting effective IPM
practices in the country. Agricultural Officers with the help of Field
Assistants are the main force for implementing IPM activities, while EDOs/DDOs
(Agriculture) also monitor the activities and keep contact with Provincial
Coordinator