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United Nations Environment ProgrammeCaribbean Environment Programme[Best Management Practices for Agricultural Non-Point Sources of Pollution - CEP Techincal Report 41]Best Management Practices for Agricultural Non-Point Sources of Pollution - CEP Techincal Report 41

United Nations Environment Programme[Assessment of Dietary of Chemical Contaminants]Assessment of Dietary of Chemical Contaminants

Whiteflies are a key pest of crops in open-field production throughout the tropics andsubtropics. This is due in large part to the long and diverse list of devastating plantviruses transmitted by these vectors. Open-field production provides many challengesto manage these viruses and in many case...


Lapidot, M.Legg, J.P.Wintermantel, William M.Polston, J.E.[Management of whitefly transmitted viruses in openfield production systems]Management of whitefly transmitted viruses in openfield production systems

Pesticide use practices of vegetable farmers were investigated during surveys conducted in major vegetable production zones of the humid tropics of Cameroon. The surveys aimed to elucidate farmers’ crop calendar, pesticide spray schedule and frequency. Farmers’ knowledge was determined on pest ta...


Abang, A.F.Kouame, C.Abang, Mathew M.Hannah, R.Fotso, A.[Vegetable growers perception of pesticide use practices, cost, and health effects in the tropical region of Cameroon]Vegetable growers perception of pesticide use practices, cost, and health effects in the tropical region of Cameroon

A socio-economic study was executed in South East Niger to determine the conditions under which a novel mycopesticide based on the fungus Metarhizium flavoviride could be introduced for locust and grasshopper control as a possible alternative reducing the use of synthetic chemicals. From the inte...


Maiga, I.H.Douro-Kpindou, O.K.Lomer, C.J.Langewald, J.[Pratiques paysannes et utilisation potentielle de Metarhizium flavoviride Gams and Rozsypal en lutte antiacridienne au Niger]Pratiques paysannes et utilisation potentielle de Metarhizium flavoviride Gams and Rozsypal en lutte antiacridienne au Niger

The contribution of cowpea to food security and poverty reduction can be substantial in West Africa if both biological and socioeconomic constraints are addressed. While some attention has been given to genetics, agronomy, and pest control, such economic issues as access to input, marketing, and ...


Coulibaly, O.Lowenberg-DeBoer, J.[The economics of cowpea in West Africa]The economics of cowpea in West Africa

Cet article analyze the determinants of cholera des méthodes de lutte contre les pestes, dans les plantations de café et de cacao des communautés paysannes du sud-Cameroun. Les méthodes sont chimiques, traditionnelles, et mixtes. Pour capter l'influence des variables socio-économiques sur la prob...


Nkamleu, G.B.Coulibaly, O.[Analyse des determinants du choix des methodes de lutte contre les pestes dans les plantations de cacao et cafe au sud Cameroon]Analyse des determinants du choix des methodes de lutte contre les pestes dans les plantations de cacao et cafe au sud Cameroon

The prospects for development of microbial control in West Africa are bright, with many stakeholders in plant protection both within and beyond the region becoming increasingly interested. To date however, on the West African market, there are only two microbial products available, and many oppor...


Langewald, J.Cherry, A.[Prospects for microbial control in West Africa]Prospects for microbial control in West Africa

Demonstrates how the various economic, social, and physical variables and degree of risk aversion affect the adoption of three selected technologies, viz, single-ox, fertilizer, and pesticide, in Ethiopian agriculture. Discusses characteristics of these technologies and factors that motivated far...


Kebede, Y.Gunjal, K.Coffin, G.[Adoption of new technologies in Ethiopian agriculture: The case of Tegulet-Bulga District, Shoa province]Adoption of new technologies in Ethiopian agriculture: The case of Tegulet-Bulga District, Shoa province

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