Handbook on the integrated crop management of rice and paddy for farmer field schools in central dry zone of Myanmar

Download or read book Handbook on the integrated crop management of rice and paddy for farmer field schools in central dry zone of Myanmar written by ?Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-08-08 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this curriculum, integrated pest management (IPM) for paddy will be briefly outlined. The general concept of IPM will be the same for these crops although the insect pests, diseases and weeds may differ from one crop to another. The name of pests will be listed for information and important messages those are unique for Myanmar situation will be briefed if necessary, rather than giving detailed account of morphology, biology, ecology and management which can be readily available in published literature. It is aimed to improve the knowledge of farmers on the pests including insects, plant diseases, weeds and rodents causing reduction in the yield of field crops and how to manage the crops to boost the crop production without deteriorating environmental resources for sustainable agriculture.