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Integrated pest management

Training guide for facilitators

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 32 p.

Author Mwajombe, K.K.; Maro, J.; Njusi, M.A.; Gwabara, D.E.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-140173-6

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd7169en

Synopsis (short abstract) Integrated pest management (IPM) offers a practical solution for pest control. This approach combines multiple strategies to manage pests effectively while reducing reliance on chemical inputs, thereby supporting healthier ecosystems and more resilient agrifood systems.In this context, the European Union-funded programme “Capacity Building Related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements in African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries Phase III” (ACP MEAs 3), implemented field activities and training in the United Republic of Tanzania to mainstream biodiversity into the agricultural sector. The programme aimed to support farmers and extension service providers with the tools and knowledge needed to implement IPM and ecosystem-based practices effectively. This training guide for facilitators was developed as part of these efforts. Designed to serve local conditions, it provides practical guidance for those working directly with farming communities.

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Mwajombe, K. K., Maro, J., Njusi, M. A., Gwabara, D.E. 2025. Integrated pest management – Training guide for facilitators. Rome, FAO.


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