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Fall armyworm management: Farmer field school experiences in Africa

This technical brief on fall armyworm (FAW) management from the lens of farmer field schools (FFS) outlines successes from previous projects in sub-Saharan Africa. Different control methods and traditional recipes for fall armyworm management are highlighted. Through FAW-related FFS programmes in Africa, several options for mechanical and biological control and management of FAW have been trialled and evaluated by farmers, with many showing promising results.

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Year: 2021
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Geographical coverage: Africa
Content language: English
Author: FAO ,
Type: Guidelines
Organization: FAO

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