The widespread use of pesticides is a major barrier to sustainable agriculture, polluting vital resources. In this context, eco-friendly agriculture offers a holistic farming approach that promotes health and sustainability. This study aimed to assess vegetable farmers’ knowledge of eco-friendly farming, examine how often they practice these methods, and identify factors influencing their awareness and adoption. A pre-tested structured interview was conducted with 112 vegetable farmers, 50% of the total, in the Shibpur sub-district of Narsingdi, Bangladesh, between January and April 2023. The study focused on farmers’ knowledge and use of environmentally friendly practices. Bloom’s Taxonomy was used to evaluate their knowledge, while use was measured on a 4-point scale (no, rarely, occasionally, frequently). Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that 71.4% of farmers had moderate knowledge, scoring 78.56% at the application level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Additionally, 64.3% demonstrated medium-level utilization of eco-friendly practices. Factors such as education, experience, training, and extension contact influenced both knowledge and practice. To increase farmers’ understanding and stimulate adoption, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) should establish adult education and training initiatives and boost extension contact.
Farouque et al. (Mon,) studied this question.