What would you do if a pest or disease infested your crop and you stood to lose 40 – 50% of your investment and future profits?
This episode answers just this question with farmers who are seeking or receiving help to combat their pest/disease problem. We found out that climate change plays a clear role in the prevalence of the issue but is this the only reason?
Watch the episode to find out more!
A major part of this episode features the efforts of the Plantwise program- a global programme led by CABI, which works to help farmers lose less of what they grow to plant health problems.
Working closely with national agricultural advisory services they establish and support sustainable networks of plant clinics, run by trained plant doctors, where farmers can find practical plant health advice.
I love your web series. Thanks for all the insights. I sure learned a lot.