Developing smallholder strategies for fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda) management in southern Africa: Examining the effectiveness of ecological control options
Submitted by Kago Morobane on Mon, 11/10/2021 - 10:48
Donors/Funders:
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Implementers:
Ministry of Agriculture in both countries
Objectives:
The goal is to alleviate the impact of FAW on smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa by enabling the use of appropriate, low-cost pest control strategies based on ecological approaches
The project will generate knowledge on the effects of habitat diversity and crop management on FAW abundance and level of crop damage, and on impacts and current pest management strategies. This information will be communicated to policy makers and will enable the design of appropriate strategies for FAW
management.
TFCA:
Specific Area (Village, Town, District, Province):
Thyolo, Lilongwe and Salima districts in Malawi and Kawambwa, Mansa, Chongwe, Choma and Kazungula in Zambia
HQ of the Initiative:
Lusaka, Zambia
Timeframe:
2017 to 2021
Is the timeframe likely to be extended?:
Unsure
Elaborate on likelihood to extend:
We are yet to hear from the donor especially with effects Covid-19 .
Budget:
1000000.00
Currency:
USD
Thematic Focus:
Agriculture, CC adaptation/mitigation, Community Livelihood Dev, HWC mitigation, Integrated Land Use Planning & Implementation, Policy & Leg frameworks, NR Protect & Mgt, Research, Tourism
1st Contact Name:
P Masikat
1st Contact Email:
2nd Contact Name:
R Harrison
2nd Contact Email:
Website:
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