This study sought to promote proper and safe pesticide-handling practices by providing data needed to guide pesticide regulation policy and training for extension staff and farmers. A household survey was conducted in three major potato-growing agroecological zones of Uganda. Two hundred and four...
Okonya, J.
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Kroschel, J.
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[A cross-sectional study of pesticide use and knowledge of smallholder potato farmers in Uganda.]
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A cross-sectional study of pesticide use and knowledge of smallholder potato farmers in Uganda.
Biotic constraints cause major crop losses and, hence, food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. This study documented the popularity, production constraints, pests and diseases, farmers’ perceptions on the severity of biotic constraints and the impact of related crop losses on household food securi...
Okonya, J.
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Ocimati, W.
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Nduwayezu, A.
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Kantungeko, D.
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Niko, N.
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Blomme, Guy
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Legg, J.P.
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Kroschel, J.
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[Farmer reported pest and disease impacts on root, tuber, and banana crops and livelihoods in Rwanda and Burundi.]
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Farmer reported pest and disease impacts on root, tuber, and banana crops and livelihoods in Rwanda and Burundi.
Okonya, J.
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Miethbauer, T.
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Kroschel, J.
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[Practices and use of pesticides by smallholder potato farmers in Uganda: A cross sectional survey.]
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Practices and use of pesticides by smallholder potato farmers in Uganda: A cross sectional survey.
As we initiate entomological research on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Uganda, there is need to understand farmers’ knowledge of existing insect pest problems and their management practices. Such information is important for designing a suitable intervention and successful integrated pest mana...
Okonya, J.
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Kroschel, J.
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[Farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of potato pests and their management in Uganda.]
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Farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of potato pests and their management in Uganda.