AU and EU Ministers of Agriculture, together with representatives of other international organisations will convene to take stock of the thematic discussions and pave the way for the future cooperation. The plenary session will be streamed live. A link to the live stream will be available on the day of the conference.

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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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Farmers in Simiyu, Tanzania, are working with the @TanzaniaTari to combat Fall Armyworm and Striga weed by embracing Push-Pull Technology, a climate-smart solution that boosts yields, improves soil, and provides livestock fodder.

🔗 https://upscale-h2020.eu/from-field-to-future-farmers-in-simiyu-embrace-push-pull-technology-for-sustainable-maize-farming/

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🌱 In Kumi District, Uganda, farmers are taking the lead in adopting #PPT to fight pests and weeds—thanks to hands-on training and strong community mobilisation.

🔗 https://upscale-h2020.eu/community-roots-for-resilience-on-farm-training-boosts-push-pull-adoption-in-kumi-district-uganda/

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