Market status and adoption trends of bio-pesticides in Durg District, Chhattisgarh

Abstract

The present study entitled “Market Status and Adoption Trends of Bio-Pesticides in Durg District, Chhattisgarh” was conducted to assess the growth, distribution and adoption of bio-pesticides as sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides. Primary data were collected from 100 farmers across 20 villages in Durg and Dhamdha blocks using a structured interview schedule, while secondary information was sourced from official reports and published literature. Analytical tools including percentage analysis, arithmetic mean and Garrett’s Ranking Technique were employed to examine adoption patterns and constraints. The findings revealed that the overall turnover of leading dealer firms in the study area was ₹448.43 lakhs, of which ₹121.90 lakhs (27.18%) was contributed by bio-pesticide sales. Dhamdha block recorded the highest turnover and adoption share (36.80%), followed by Bori (33.33%), while Murmunda showed the lowest share (16.66%). The study further highlighted the role of distribution networks, with a greater number of associated retailers contributing to higher bio-pesticide sales. Farmers’ adoption was influenced by factors such as availability, awareness, comparative cost and perceived effectiveness of bio-products. Overall, the results suggest that while bio-pesticides are gaining importance in the agricultural input market of Durg district, their penetration remains limited, indicating scope for policy support, awareness campaigns, and strengthening of supply chains to promote sustainable crop protection practices.