The West African integrated production and pest management program
Successful implementation of field-based learning in Farmer Field Schools (FFS) has facilitated ecologically resilient farming systems in West Africa. By creating a knowledge base of locally adapted best practices and revitalizing farmer and agricultural extension networks, the West African Integrated Production and Pest Management Program improves regional food security, while reversing the environmental degradation associated with conventional farming practices.
Year: 2015
Country/ies: Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal
Geographical coverage: Africa
Full text available at: http://afsafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Integrated_Production_Pest_Management_West_Africa.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)