Since its domestication some 9,000 years ago, maize (Zea mays L.; corn) has played an
increasing and diverse role in global agri-food systems. Global maize production has surged …

Insecticides and genetically modified Bt crops are the main tools for control of the fall
armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith). Since its invasion of Africa, the Far East, and …

“The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) has a far wider range: it now occurs in these latitudes
on both sides of the Cordillera, across the continent. I saw it in unfrequented spots in Chile …

Since 2016, fall armyworm (FAW) has threatened sub-Saharan 'Africa's fragile food systems
and economic performance. Yet, there is limited evidence on this transboundary pest's …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and several Asian countries, maize continues to be a
major staple food for millions of people. It plays an important role in food and nutrition …

Highlights•Fall armyworm remains an important pest in Africa's farming systems.•Yield
losses in maize up to 58% due to fall armyworm reported.•Annual economic losses have …

This paper reviews the empirical literature on the determinants of farmer adoption of
sustainable intensification technologies in maize agri-food systems of the Global South. The …

Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a serious invasive pest in Africa but “Push-Pull”
companion crop** can substantially reduce infestation. Here, we elucidate the …

Background The selection of suitable host plants for oviposition is critical for herbivorous
insects to maximise survival of their offspring. Olfaction plays an important role in this …

Risks, risk management techniques and the willingness to insure poultry farms by poultry
farmers in Ghana were explored. Random Parameter Logit (RPL) and Conditional Logit (CL) …