This study explores the opportunities for interlinkages across national planning processes for invasive species management (ISM), national climate change adaptation plans (NAPs), national biodiversity management plans (NBSAPs), and other related policies. Focusing on four countries-Pakistan,...

In 2016, a study was conducted in Tanzania to assess the impact of radio and SMS in scaling-up smallholder participation in legume-based sustainable agricultural intensification (SAI) practices and technologies. The study aimed to answer the following research questions: (i) does participation in...

Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus) is an aggressive perennial sedge in pastures and crops in the wet tropical regions of Australia and numerous Pacific Island countries and territories. A biological control program was started in Australia to look for biological control agents for C. aromaticus in...

A new distribution map is provided for Duponchelia fovealis Zeller. Lepidoptera: Crambidae. Hosts: polyphagous, especially of protected crops such as strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa). Information is given on the geographical distribution in Africa (Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Cabo Verde,...

This working paper reports on a study conducted to assess two sets of information: awareness and use of biopesticide/biological control products (BCPs; generally taken to include macro- and micro-organisms, botanical extracts and semiochemicals), and awareness and use of CABI's web-based...

A description is provided for Puccinia chaerophylli found on leaves of Myrrhis odorata. Some information on its taxonomy, morphology, associated organisms, habitats, dispersal and transmission and conservation status are given, along with details of its geographical distribution (Somalia, Uganda,...

A description is provided for Puccinia difformis found on leaves of Galium aparine. Some information on its taxonomy, morphology, associated organisms, habitats, dispersal and transmission and conservation status are given, along with details of its geographical distribution (Algeria, Kenya,...

Swidden agriculture is a widespread subsistence farming method in the tropics, which is being intensified as human populations grow. This study is the first to investigate the impacts of land degradation from swidden upon ant species (both native and introduced) across the full degradation...

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important pest of maize originating from the Americas. It recently invaded Africa and Asia, where it causes severe yield losses to maize. To fight this pest, tremendous quantities of synthetic insecticides are being ...

Since its invasion in late 2016, the fall armyworm has a widespread year-round distribution within Africa where it continues to threaten cereal production, particularly maize. Most recommended control advice emphasises the need for interventions against larvae early after colonization of a new...