From Grandma’s Garden to the Field: How Southern African Farmers Are Using Botanical Sprays to Fight Pests
What if the answer to fall armyworm is growing in your backyard? Across Southern Africa, farmers are using local plants to control pests.
How to Make Your Own Botanical Pesticide: A Step-by-Step Guide for Smallholder Farmers
Farmers in Southern Africa are using local plants to make safe, low-cost sprays that control crop pests without expensive chemicals.
Botanical Sprays: A Low-Cost Solution to Pest Control for Smallholder Farmers in Southern Africa
Smallholder farmers in Southern Africa are using botanical sprays as a low-cost, safer way to control crop pests using locally available plants.
From Forest to Farm: How Local Plants Can Protect Crops Naturally
Local plants like Tephrosia, bitter leaf, chilli, and garlic offer farmers a low-cost, natural way to control pests, reducing reliance on chemicals and strengthening agroecology.
Pest Control in Organic Farming: Sustainable Strategies for Healthy Crops
In this blog post, we delve into proven organic pest control strategies, debunk myths, and explore practical alternatives to organic pest control.
Winning the Battle Against Pests: Protecting Zambia’s Staple Crops
The impact of armyworm on maize can be severe, affecting crop health, yield, and farmer livelihoods. Key effects include, leaf damage, reduced growth, yield loss and economic losses. Learn how to protect your crops from pests organically.
