Pest/disease controlPush-Pull in practice

Stemborers are one of the most destructive pests of cereal crops and can greatly reduce yields of maize and sorghum on smallholder farms. These pests can cause yield losses of 30 to 100% if they are not controlled. Control of... 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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Push-Pull Q&A Day 💭🌱

Q: Can desmodium be planted using vines?
A: Yes! This can be an easy and cheap method to plant desmodium for many farmers.

💭 See images and more on: https://upscale-hub.eu/farmers-guide-on-planting-a-push-pull-field-using-desmodium-vines/

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