Do IPM-trained farmers have increased capacity to make informed pest management decisions?
It is important to assess whether farmers apply their understanding of ecological IPM and their knowledge of the environmental and health effects of pesticides when making decisions about pest management. For example, have farmers changed their agricultural practices after participating in IPM training? If and when applying pesticides, do farmers and extensionists choose the type of pesticide and method of application (e.g., timing, frequency, etc.) that will minimize adverse health and environmental effects? 4. Do trends in pesticide use indicate that the project is reducing reliance on pesticides? Collecting pesticide use data from both project farmers and non-project farmers is an essential step in monitoring whether or not a Bank project is reducing reliance on pesticides (as required in paragraph 1 of OP 4.09). Analyzing data on pesticide types and quantities used before and after Bank projects, and between project farmers and non-project farmers, can help clarify whether a partic
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