In this chapter we analyze the considerations that lead policy makers to undertake extension
investments as a key public responsibility, as well as the complex set of factors and intra …

The peach is one of the most important global tree crops within the economically important
Rosaceae family. The crop is threatened by numerous pests and diseases, especially fungal …

We estimate the impacts of a bundle of integrated pest management (IPM) practices on
mango yield, mango net income, insecticide use, human health and the environment, using …

The growing criticism of intensive agricultural practices that lead to a deterioration of natural
resources and a decrease of biodiversity has progressively led to more environmental …

Insect pests are a key constraint to effective utilization of cereal crops in sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA), with damage caused by these pests in the stores of particular concern. Although a …

We utilized two waves of data collected from a sample of mango farmers in Meru County in
Kenya to evaluate the impact of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy for controlling …

Innovations in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) pest management should be initially based on
the perspective of cotton farmers, recognizing farmers' constraints and their existing …

The performance of the agricultural sector in many develo** countries has been rated as
below average, in particular the staple cereal crops whose productivity is limited by both …

Farmers in Northern China were interviewed during the 2002 season concerning their
knowledge, perceptions and practices on Bt cotton. Farmers have some awareness of insect …

Impacts of integrated pest management (IPM) were assessed for six vegetables: eggplant
(Solanum melongena L.), bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), tomato (Solanum …