Supporting smallholder farmers to predict, prepare for, and prevent plant health threats
Smallholder farmers produce around one-third of the world’s food, yet up to 40% of crops are lost each year to pests and diseases.
Climate change is accelerating plant health challenges worldwide. Smallholder farmers are on the front lines of this crisis.
Plant pests and invasive species, like fall armyworm, threaten crop yields and food security. Farmers often rely on pesticides to control them, but misuse can harm human health and beneficial insects.
With the support of partners, PlantwisePlus strengthens national plant health systems. We do this by equipping farmers with actionable knowledge and promoting sustainable crop protection practices that protect both livelihoods and biodiversity.
Work with us
With your support, we can continue to:
- Reduce crop losses that threaten food security
- Empower smallholder farmers with knowledge and sustainable practices
- Protect human health and biodiversity from pesticide overuse
- Strengthen national capacity to respond to emerging plant health threats
- Build climate-resilient agricultural systems for future generations
Get in touch if you would like to explore how your support can make a meaningful impact.
The challenge
Protecting farmers from increasing plant health threats
500+ million smallholder farmers are cultivating just 24% of agricultural land, but producing 30% of global crops; supporting these farmers is critical to food security.
Climate-driven pest pressures
Changing weather patterns are introducing new pests and diseases to farming communities unprepared to manage them.
Limited access to expertise
Smallholder farmers lack timely access to plant health information and sustainable management advice.
Pesticide risks
Inappropriate use of pesticides harms human health, ecosystems, and undermines the natural resources agriculture depends on.
Our approach
Building resilient plant health systems
Through digital and face-to-face approaches, PlantwisePlus provides access to accurate information, training and support to a range of agricultural service providers who play a critical role in making agriculture more productive and resilient. These interventions help empower farmers to safeguard their crops and livelihoods.
By supporting plant health, we strengthen communities, protect ecosystems, and create lasting impact that extend beyond the field.
Our impact at a glance
PlantwisePlus aims to reach 75 million smallholder farmers in 27 low- and lower-middle-income countries by 2030, providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to improve their production practices.
For a deeper dive into the full scope of our work, visit the PlantwisePlus Results Dashboard.
Our stories of impact
Find out how PlantwisePlus delivers measurable impact. These stories highlight real outcomes such as increased crop yields, improved food security, and policy advancements, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable crop production.
Working in partnership
Strengthening plant health systems through collaboration
We collaborate with 305 in-country partners, including governments, research institutions, local NGOs, and regional plant protection organizations. We provide technical backstopping and digital tools while national partners lead implementation, ensuring sustainability and local ownership.
