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Innovation and Development in Agricultural and Food Systems

October 31, 2024

In the evolving agricultural landscape, innovation is essential for enhancing food systems and improving livelihoods, particularly for farmers in Africa. With UPSCALE, the consortium works hard on promoting sustainable agricultural practices and technological advancements, equipping farmers with the tools necessary… Continue Reading…

Push-Pull in practice

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…

IFDC symposium “Future Proofing: Unified Action for Soil Health and Food Security”

September 13, 2024

The upcoming symposium from IFDC, themed “Future Proofing: Unified Action for Soil Health and Food Security,” is on November 4 at KIT Institute in Amsterdam, Netherlands. IFDC is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and… Continue Reading…

Tropentag 2024

September 12, 2024

The annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development (Tropentag) is jointly organised by the universities of Berlin, Bonn, Göttingen, Hohenheim, Kassel-Witzenhausen, ZALF e.V. (all Germany), Ghent University (Belgium), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic), BOKU Vienna (Austria), and the Council for Tropical and Subtropical Research (ATSAF e.V.) in co-operation with the GIZ Fund International Agricultural Research (FIA).

Pest/disease control • Push-Pull in practice

Bioactive Volatiles – Natural Allies in the Battle Against Fall Armyworm

July 31, 2024

Plant volatiles are the secondary metabolites that plants release into the air. Almost one-fifth of the atmospheric CO2 fixed by land plants is released back into the air each day as volatiles. They are protection against biotic and abiotic stresses… Continue Reading…

SPAC 2024 – Science and Partnerships for Agriculture Conference

July 17, 2024

The 2024 edition of the SPAC conference will host its usual lead conferences among many other convenings; it will host the Third Biennial Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Conference; the Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) conference, the AU-EU Horizon Europe… Continue Reading…

Rwanda National Agriculture Show 2024

July 17, 2024

The MINAGRI announced the 17th National Agriculture Show (31st July to 9th August) at Mulindi/Gasabo Showground, Kigali City.

The 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

June 11, 2024

The triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024), centred on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” is scheduled from August 2-7, 2024, in New Delhi, India.

13th African Crop Science Society Conference

February 26, 2024

The conference will be held from 16th to 19th of September 2024 in Maputo, Mozambique and it will provide solutions in agricultural development in Africa.

News • Push-Pull in practice

Sustainable Intensification of Push-Pull System with Vegetables

December 7, 2023

Food demand in the world is increasing and by 2050, the global population will reach nearly 10 billion people which will cause food demand to increase by 56%, according to Global Citizen. Along with this, food producers are facing major… Continue Reading…

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UPSCALE @upscale_h2020 ·

2 Dec

🌟Last call for abstracts for 6th World Congress on Agroforestry🌟

🗓 Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
🎯Topics: Agroforestry innovations, climate adaptation, biodiversity, sustainable farming, rural development, and more!

🔗Find more info at https://agroforestry2025.org/call-for-abstract-poster-presentation/

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28 Nov

🌱 Where can I learn more about push-pull technology?

🌐 UPSCALE Hub: https://upscale-hub.eu/
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