Integrated Pest Management
“Introduction of biological pest control systems at key Ethiopian exporting producers to lower their total cost per unit produced and reduce the chemical residues on their flowers. Create a best practice to prove effectiveness of IPM products to increase yields, increase revenues and become more sustainable.”
Ard van der Maarel | Business Development Manager at Koppert
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- 5 farms interested, however only 2 were able to proceed
- 3 month transition phase to clear harmful chemical spraying history
- weekly farms visits to conduct training of workers, crop protection managers and greenhouse managers
Partner
Koppert
Key Topic
Agrochemical Use
Region
Ethiopia
Status
Project completed (2014-2015)