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Contribution of Indigenous Innovations for Mitigating Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) among Maize Farmers for Improved Food Security

Muchiri Ellyjoy Mukami, Christopher O. Gor, Matilda A. Ouma · 2023 · East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology

Summary. Smallholder maize farmers in Kenya have developed indigenous pest management practices to combat fall armyworm, which destroys up to 60% of maize yields. This study surveyed 150 farmers across three counties to document their locally-developed innovations and measure their impact on crop production. Indigenous approaches offer resource-poor farmers effective alternatives to chemical pesticides while preserving natural pest control mechanisms.

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Mukami, M. E., Gor, C. O., & Ouma, M. A.. (2023). Contribution of Indigenous Innovations for Mitigating Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) among Maize Farmers for Improved Food Security. East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajab.6.1.1070

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DOI
10.37284/eajab.6.1.1070
Countries
Kenya
Regions
Africa
Categories
indigenous-innovation, food-systems, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
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2026-09-01