Farming practiceMultiactor communitites of practicePest/disease controlPush-Pull in practice

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…

Multiactor communitites of practicePush-Pull in practice

How multi actor communities of practice enhance and support the spread of push-pull technology among smallholder farmers in East Africa During a meeting in Rwanda, organized by Food for the Hungry (FH) Association Rwanda and Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources... Continue Reading…

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Striga weeds

Striga or 'witchweeds' are parasitic weeds that affect cereal crops in many parts of Africa, reducing production from 30 to 100%, or complete loss of the crop. If maize plants are attacked by both stemborers and striga weed, the yield... Continue Reading…

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🎓 20 PhD scholarships are now open for up to 4 years, starting April/May 2026.
👩 Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply, with additional support available for special needs.
More information here: http://www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz/reforest/

🎄Happy Holidays from the UPSCALE project!

We’d like to thank our partners, farmers, researchers and communities for their dedication to building more resilient, sustainable and inclusive food systems.

✨ We look forward to continuing our journey together in the new year!

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