Armyworm forecasting and control
RIUtv
2010
This video reports on the progress that the RIU funding is having the fight against armyworm in Tanzania, where community-based forecasters are accurately predicting outbreaks. Community forecasters and farmers Lucy and Elibaki Mbasha explain how the forecasting works. There is film of the training in action. Mohamed Moya - Permanent Secretary Agriculture, Tanzania backs the approach. Finally, Wilfred Muchobozi of Eco Agri Consultancy talks about producing the bio-pesticide to tackle armyworm, and Gaspar Mallya - national armyworm coordinator - talks about the role of the private sector. The previous March 2010 report (included below) may also be of interest.
May 2010 (8:45)
RIUtv
2010
This video reports on the progress that the RIU funding is having the fight against armyworm in Tanzania, where community-based forecasters are accurately predicting outbreaks. Community forecasters and farmers Lucy and Elibaki Mbasha explain how the forecasting works. There is film of the training in action. Mohamed Moya - Permanent Secretary Agriculture, Tanzania backs the approach. Finally, Wilfred Muchobozi of Eco Agri Consultancy talks about producing the bio-pesticide to tackle armyworm, and Gaspar Mallya - national armyworm coordinator - talks about the role of the private sector. The previous March 2010 report (included below) may also be of interest.
May 2010 (8:45)
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All Armyworm RIUtv
2010
- Armyworm - latest report from Tanzania RIUtv correspondent
May 2010 (8:45) - Farmer interviews about armyworm impact; plus explanation by Stanley Kipkoech
March 2010 (6:08)
- The armyworm team pitching to become an RIU Best Bet
November 2009 (1:53)
