Push-Pull in practice

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…

The month-long celebration will adopt the 2024 AU’s theme of the Year, “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa”.

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…

The Kenya National Research Festival will be held on 19-23 August 2024.

NARO and ULUND are organizing the UPSCALE model validation workshop due to take place on 22nd July 2024 at Nile Village Hotel in Jinja. The team is developing a model on the interaction of factors surrounding the push-pull ecosystem. To… Continue Reading…

On July 7 -9, 2024, the Fourth National MAC Meeting will be held in Kigali, Rwanda. The meeting will be organized by Food for the Hungry and Maseno University, and it is intended to increase awareness and, therefore, encourage stakeholders’ commitment to the implementation and implementation of push-pull technology (PPT).

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…

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

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.

Since 2015, the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB) issued the Global Bioeconomy Summits with the support of the respective partner countries. The first three Summits took place in Germany under the auspices and with significant support from the… Continue Reading…

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🌾#UPSCALE Interesting paper

A recent study from Ethiopia shows #pushpulltechnology is more than just a method; it’s a science-backed solution that supports #sustainableagriculture and builds a stable future.

📈 Check out the full paper at https://upscale-hub.eu/publications/perception-of-farmers-on-push-pull-technology-using-farmers-research-network-approach-in-eastern-amhara-ethiopia/

Celebrating #WorldScienceDay2024

🌱 This day resonates deeply with the mission of the #UPSCALE project, which is advancing #pushpulltechnology and showcasing how science and innovation drive positive change to farmers and ecosystems worldwide.

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