The adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) among vegetable growers in the Shahpura block of the Jabalpur district, central India, is explored in depth in this study. The complex factors influencing or impeding IPM integration are highlighted under the present study. Notably, education emerges as a powerful catalyst, with educated growers significantly more likely to adopt IPM practices. Experience plays a pivotal role, demonstrating a positive correlation with IPM adoption. Income levels, training received and occupational diversity have an impact on the same. The psychological elements that display strong correlations with IPM adoption include economic motivation, scientific orientation, risk orientation, social engagement, knowledge levels, and attitude. These correlations offer light on the complex forces that underlie sustainable agriculture which adds regional knowledge about the dynamics of IPM adoption and provides policy makers, stakeholders, and agricultural extension agencies with useful advice. Moreover, the IPM programmes have not been widely adopted in developing countries due to lack of proper knowledge and training farmers in efficient IPM practices, the need for more of human labour, and the complexity of IPM practices, all of which impede on the effective implementation of IPM programmes. Therefore, the present study emphasised on the promotion of sustainable agriculture practises in the Shahpura block and advance IPM adoption towards more environmentally conscious and sustainable future through empirical evidence and useful recommendations.

Adoption of IPM, Vegetable farmers, Multicollinearity, Regression Analysis, Likert scale

The results highlight the complex nature of decision-making in agriculture, which is influenced by elements like training, education, experience, income, vocation, extension services, media exposure, and psychological characteristics. By addressing Multicollinearity issues and broadening the focus of future research to incorporate more variables, it will be possible to develop targeted interventions and methods to advance sustainable farming practices in the area. This study adds understanding of IPM adoption and provides policymakers, extension agencies, and agricultural stakeholders with useful takeaways for promoting farming methods that are both economically and environmentally sound.

Arpit Somtiya, Seema Naberia, Siddharth Namdeo, Ashish Kumar Nagar and Vedant Gautam (2023). A Multifaceted Analysis of IPM Adoption Among Vegetable Growers in Central India's Jabalpur Region. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(11): 48-54.