The 5 practices of regenerative agriculture.
1. Rotate crops to break pest cycles and enhance biodiversity, 2. Reduce tilling to preserve soil structure and store carbon, 3. Integrate grazing animals to cycle nutrients from their manure and improve soil fertility, 4. Grow cover crops so the roots support diverse soil life year-round, 5. Keep soil covered with plant material to prevent erosion and feed soil microbes
Regenerative agriculture isnβt just about reducing harm, itβs about healing the land.
These practices work together to restore soil health, capture carbon to grow better crops and build resilient farming systems.
π± Which do you think has the biggest impact?
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Dealing with Tuta absoluta? π This pest can destroy tomato crops from seedling to harvest. π
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Learn how to manage it with the PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. π
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Crops under threat from fall armyworm: maize, sugarcane, sorghum, rice, cereals, legumes, industrial crops, vegetables
Fall armyworm feeds on over 350 plant species, and maize is top of the list.
It also attacks other staple crops, putting food security at risk.
Knowing what it targets helps you spot infestations early!
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the 4 techniques of Integrated Pest Management: Biological: uses natural predators and parasites to control pests, Chemical: Involves the strategic use of pesticides, Physical: Employs barriers and traps to manage pests and Cultural: Focuses on crop rotation and planning schedules"
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protects crops sustainably, reducing pesticides and promoting healthier harvests. πΎπ
Here are the 4 key techniques used in IPM π
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Celebrating Inspirational Women in Science with Dr Abeera Umar,Project Coordinator and Aflatoxin Testing Laboratory Lead, CABI Pakistan
"Rosalind Franklin is an incredible inspiration because of her groundbreaking contributions to DNA research and her unwavering dedication to her work in the face of societal and professional challenges. She is a symbol of perseverance, brilliance, and courage - qualities that every woman can look up to, not just in science but in any field."
Jane Goodall is a phenomenal figure who made groundbreaking contributions to chimpanzee research in the wild. She not only worked in the lab but climbed trees, mimicked chimpanzee behaviour to gain their trust, and studied them in their natural habitat. She inspires me through her leadership, showing that great leadership is not about dominance but about fostering connections and inspiring collective action."
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For #WomenInScience Day, Dr Abeera Umar highlights the brilliance of Rosalind Franklin and Jane Goodall - two women who shaped the world of science with their resilience and leadership.
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