Smart Solutions for Safer Farming
Integrated Management of Insects, Diseases, and Weeds (IPM) is an agricultural practice designed to address the challenges posed by pests, diseases, and weeds in common bean cultivation. It provides a holistic approach to crop protection while prioritizing environmental sustainability and food safety. IPM focuses on maintaining a well-balanced ecosystem of beneficial organisms and employs a diverse set of biological, mechanical, physical, and cultural methods to achieve effective and long-lasting protection against pests and diseases. This technology aims to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides, promoting natural control mechanisms, and ensuring crop productivity and food security. IPM can be adapted to various soil types and climatic conditions, making it a versatile and environmentally responsible solution for common bean growers.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Positive or neutral impact
Positive or neutral impact
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) enhances crop productivity, ensures food security, and minimizes pesticide-related health risks. It promotes sustainability by reducing chemical pesticide use and supports biodiversity conservation for ecosystem health and resilience.
To integrate this technology into your project, follow these steps:
Identify the full range of pests and beneficial organisms and define management strategies compared to conventional practices.
Understand the short- and long-term benefits for pest control and production costs.
Access control agents such as reared predators and bio-pesticide agents, seeking advice on their optimal use.
Estimate the quantity of predators and bio-pesticide agents needed for your project and ensure proper training for their application. Consider the costs of training and post-training support.
Develop communication materials like flyers, videos, and radio broadcasts to promote the technology. For optimal results, integrate IPM with Mechanical and Chemical Weed Management and Seed Dressing with Fungicide and Insecticide.
Collaborate with agricultural development institutes for successful implementation of IPM in your country.
Installation of rearing colonies of parasitoid wasps
Operation cost per year
Coating 1kg of seed
Pre-emergence herbicides
Open source / open access
Country | Tested | Adopted |
---|---|---|
Benin | Tested | Adopted |
Burundi | Tested | Adopted |
Cameroon | Tested | Adopted |
Central African Republic | Tested | Adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | Tested | Adopted |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Tested | Adopted |
Ethiopia | Tested | Adopted |
Ghana | Tested | Adopted |
Kenya | Tested | Adopted |
Malawi | Tested | Adopted |
Mozambique | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | Adopted |
Rwanda | Tested | Adopted |
Senegal | Tested | Adopted |
South Sudan | Tested | Adopted |
Tanzania | Tested | Adopted |
Togo | Tested | Adopted |
Uganda | Tested | Adopted |
Zimbabwe | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | – | – | ||
Semiarid | – | – | ||
Subhumid | – | – | ||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
The technology strategies involves several steps:
1. Identification and Thresholds
2. Monitoring and Surveillance
3. Insect and Disease Surveys
4. Utilizing Software Tools
5. Threshold-Based Actions
Last updated on 22 May 2024