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Crop Mixtures Influence Fall Armyworm Infestation and Natural Enemy Abundance in Maize-based Intercropping Systems

March 5, 2025

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), causes significant damage to maize, threatening the food security and livelihood of millions of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Crop diversification has been recommended as an ecologically sustainable FAW control… Continue Reading…

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An Intensified Cereal Push-Pull System Reduces Pest Infestation and Confers Yield Advantages in High-Value Vegetables

January 31, 2025

Crop diversification is associated with ecosystem services that can improve yield. We integrated tomatoes and kales within the cereal push-pull technology (PPT), to form the vegetable integrated push-pull (VIPP), and explored the influence of these cropping systems on pest and disease management, and subsequent yield of the vegetables.

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Understanding the Dynamics of Push-Pull Technology Adoption in Western Kenya

January 6, 2025

In Western Kenya, where agriculture is the backbone of livelihoods, smallholder farmers face ongoing challenges from pests like Fall armyworm and Striga weed, which threaten crop yields and food security. In order to solve these challenges, the UPSCALE project has… Continue Reading…

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Push-Pull Curriculum for Farmer Field Schools: Empowering African Farmers

October 31, 2024

Inspired by the “Push-pull Curriculum for Farmer Field Schools” and published by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), this blog dives into a transformative approach in agriculture that not only addresses current challenges but also uplifts communities… Continue Reading…

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Towards further intensification of push-pull technology with agroforestry

July 23, 2024

One of the sustainable intensifications approaches to improving yields of maize, a major staple and cash crop in eastern Africa, is the push-pull system, a companion cropping system that involves intercropping maize with a forage legume (desmodium), and planting a forage grass (brachiaria) around this intercrop.

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A practice abstract on upscaling PPT through schools in Kenya

July 23, 2024

Maseno University’s UPSCALE project team is focused on enhancing awareness of push-pull technology (PPT) across the region.

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Role of farmer training and personal characteristics on agripreneurship among small scale farmers in Trans-Nzoia east sub-county, Kenya

July 22, 2024

The agriculture sector around the world has experienced profound changes in recent years.

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The ‘Push–Pull’ Farming System: Climate-smart, sustainable agriculture for Africa

July 18, 2024

The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is immensely proud of the ‘push–pull’ programme’s achievements.

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Assessing the Role of Market Participation in Enhancing Household Food Security among Smallholder Cereal Growers in Eastern Africa

June 11, 2024

This study investigates the interdependence between technology adoption, market participation and food and nutrition security in Eastern Africa, focusing on cereal farmers using push-pull technology (PPT).

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Effects of mixed cropping on weeds and crop yield – a meta-analysis

April 3, 2024

Mixed cropping is one of the strategies proposed for weed control, with potential to increase crop yield.

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#H2020 • Upscaling the benefits of push-pull technology for sustainable agricultural intensification in East Africa. Account managed by @InoSens_rs

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30 Jun

Can PPT Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change?

Yes! It helps with climate adaptation:
Desmodium enriches the soil and suppresses weeds.
The PPT improves soil moisture retention.
Trap crops provide livestock fodder, diversifying farm benefits and income.

https://upscale-hub.eu/

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UPSCALE @upscale_h2020 ·

19 Jun

🌽 Our coordinator, Emily Poppenborg, joined the panel discussion during the event on the agroecological transition of food systems in Africa. The event focused on agroecological innovation and sustainable farming pathways for Africa. 🌿

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Crop Mixtures Influence Fall Armyworm Infestation and Natural Enemy Abundance in Maize-based Intercropping Systems

An Intensified Cereal Push-Pull System Reduces Pest Infestation and Confers Yield Advantages in High-Value Vegetables

Understanding the Dynamics of Push-Pull Technology Adoption in Western Kenya

Push-Pull Curriculum for Farmer Field Schools: Empowering African Farmers

Towards further intensification of push-pull technology with agroforestry

A practice abstract on upscaling PPT through schools in Kenya

Role of farmer training and personal characteristics on agripreneurship among small scale farmers in Trans-Nzoia east sub-county, Kenya

The ‘Push–Pull’ Farming System: Climate-smart, sustainable agriculture for Africa

Assessing the Role of Market Participation in Enhancing Household Food Security among Smallholder Cereal Growers in Eastern Africa

Effects of mixed cropping on weeds and crop yield – a meta-analysis

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