Abstract
The identification of factors influencing the dis-adoption of IPM can play a crucial role in the development of the agriculture sector. The present study identifies the determinants of IPM dis-adoption using a bivariate probit model. A total of 350 vegetable farmers were interviewed in order to achieve the objectives. The findings indicated that 120 farmers had initially adopted IPM. About 29% of the adopters were later dis-adopted the IPM practices. Farmers who have larger farm size, own spray machine and have perceived that IPM is slow to work have dis-adopted the practices. Societal membership and awareness about the beneficial effects of IPM negatively influenced dis-adoption. Policy implications included the use of technology-based approaches for widespread dissemination and adoption. Modification of the existing extension approach through the use of mass media and other modern communication techniques can increase initial adoption and thereby reduce dis-adoption. Farmers groups in societal organizations can play an important role in increasing knowledge, awareness and reducing the dis-adoption of IPM practices.
