Feed Desmodium For More Milk And Money – Growing and Harvesting Desmodium for Dairy Success
In the competitive landscape of dairy farming, maximizing yields while minimizing costs is the key to success. The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya created a leaflet for farmers with a strategic approach to cultivating Desmodium and Napier for increased milk… Continue Reading…
Farmers’ guide on planting a Push-pull field using desmodium vines
Stemborers and striga weeds are major problems in maize production. Many farmers want to plant their maize fields under Push-Pull technology to control stemborers and striga weeds. But in many areas desmodium seed can be hard to obtain or some… Continue Reading…
Control fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) using the Push-Pull Technology (PPT)
In 2016, Africa was invaded by a new threat to crop production called fall armyworm. It is a highly destructive moth that inflicts damage to a variety of crops and is most devastating to cereals such as maize and sorghum…. Continue Reading…
Integrated pest Management that increases crop and livestock production
Farmers in Gatsibo District, Nyagihanga sector, are embracing the numerous benefits of Push-Pull farming, an environmentally friendly approach that eliminates the need for chemical pesticides. Push-Pull technology not only offers significant environmental advantages but also brings substantial socio-economic benefits to… Continue Reading…
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🌾#UPSCALE Interesting paper
A recent study from Ethiopia shows #pushpulltechnology is more than just a method; it’s a science-backed solution that supports #sustainableagriculture and builds a stable future.
📈 Check out the full paper at https://upscale-hub.eu/publications/perception-of-farmers-on-push-pull-technology-using-farmers-research-network-approach-in-eastern-amhara-ethiopia/
