Role of Farmers’ Training on Cotton Production through Farmer Field School (FFS) approach in Sanghar, Sindh Pakistan

Journal Title: International Journal of Farming and Allied Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1

Abstract

The impacts on various indicators of improved cotton production through FFS approach were assessed in Sanghar district of Sindh province of Pakistan. CABI CWA runs Better Cotton Fast Track Project at district Sanghar. The total sample for the baseline survey and training was consisted of 154 farmers participated in the training throughout the years. Paper evaluates the impact of Better cotton Fast Track Project Sanghar on farmers’ knowledge, decision making skills, social and economic indicators, integrated pest management (IPM) practices related to cotton crop cultivation. The comparison of the economic performance of the medium farmers of cotton cultivated in 2014, 2015 and 2016 after the training is depicted. Uses of pesticide per acre were recorded as 6.87, 4.45, and 3.43 liters in the year of 2014, 2015 and 2016. Reduction of chemical fertilizer showed 417 Kg, 283 Kg and 216 kg per acre in 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively. Enhancement of decision making skills showed score 27%, 68% and 89%, field experiments14%, 38%, and 76%, Observed bio diversity score 10%, 18%, and 54% and attitudes towards alternatives 14%, 41%, and 69% in the year of 2014, 2015, and 2016 respectively managed on board. However, the pesticides and fertilizers, significant differences existed among all medium farmers, with highest cost of these inputs at the year of 2014. The similar comparisons were seen in the differences among 2014, 2015 and 2016 for all variables. Difference in the number of pesticide doses and fertilizer application in the farms of the Producer unit were observed as a result of improved understanding and knowledge of Better Cotton Standard System, beneficial and harmful insect interactions through Natural Enemies Field Reservoir (NEFR) technology and application of the compost technology. Crop observations and experimentation contributed significantly towards using environment friendly bio pesticide as alternatives at FFS farms.

Authors and Affiliations

Noor Nabi Bhutto, Abdul Rahman, Ashfaque Ahmed Nahiyoon, Rauf Ahmed Khan, and Babar Zaman

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Noor Nabi Bhutto, Abdul Rahman, Ashfaque Ahmed Nahiyoon, Rauf Ahmed Khan, and Babar Zaman (2018). Role of Farmers’ Training on Cotton Production through Farmer Field School (FFS) approach in Sanghar, Sindh Pakistan. International Journal of Farming and Allied Sciences, 7(1), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-32908