Integrated Nutrient and Pest Management (inm + Ipm) Approaches for Reducing Chemical Inputs in Paddy Fields of Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The intensification of rice cultivation in Eastern Uttar Pradesh has historically relied on heavy chemical inputs, leading to ecological degradation and diminishing economic returns for smallholder farmers. This study evaluates the synergistic impact of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on paddy (Oryza sativa) during the 2023-2024 cropping cycle. Utilizing a combination of bio-fertilizers, neem-based pesticides, and pheromone traps alongside reduced chemical doses, the research demonstrates a 25% reduction in synthetic fertilizer dependency and a 40% reduction in pesticide expenditure. Results indicate that the INM+IPM approach maintains yield parity with conventional systems while significantly enhancing soil microbial health and farmer profitability.
Author: Akriti Vigya
Institution: Banaras Hindu University
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7164206657