Biological pest control: push-pull in East Africa
A highly successful, ecologically based pest and weed management system was introduced in 1999 to resource-poor smallholder maize farmers in Kenya. Used by thousands of farmers in East Africa, the “push-pull” strategy significantly increases maize yields, helps control pests and reduces reliance on pesticides.
Year: 2015
Country/ies: Kenya
Geographical coverage: Africa
Full text available at: http://afsafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Push_Pull_Kenya.pdf
Content language: English
Author: Alliance for Foos Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) - Oakland Institute
Type: Case study
Organization: Alliance for Foos Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA)