Pest/disease controlPush-Pull in practice

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…

Farming practicePest/disease controlPush-Pull in practice

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…

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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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🌱 Season 2 Update from Tanzania!

#UPSCALE has launched another Mother-Baby Trial in Tanzania & these trials continue to bring farmers closer to climate-smart solutions, testing and adapting Push-Pull Technology directly in their fields.

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🌿 International Ecology Debate ANDINA VII 🌎

You will be offered valuable insights into agroecological practices and environmental resilience, fostering cross-regional dialogue and collaboration.

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🔗 https://upscale-hub.eu/events/international-ecology-debate-andina-vii/

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