CCRP Farmer Research Networks

Tephrosia vogelli is a common plant in much of Africa and it has powerful pesticidal properties. This video explains some of the dangers of synthetic insecticides for livestock and shows how to use Tephrosia as a natural alternative.

Tephrosia vogelli is a common plant in much of Africa and it has powerful pesticidal properties. This video explains how to use Tephrosia powder to store grain.

Tephrosia vogelli is a common plant in much of Africa and it has powerful pesticidal properties. It can be used for many common pests on crops as well as for the preservation of stored grains. This video explains how to prepare and spray pesticide made from Tephrosia.

The AMIGO project in the central highlands of Ecuador works with farmers to improve the knowledge and management of insects through workshops, field visits, talks, Whatsapp groups. Watch this film to learn about what they do together.

This films demonstrates the application of diatomacious earth in the the control of Fall Army Worm in Kenya. Diatomacious Earth is safe to people and the environment.

Through a series of interviews with grantees in East Africa, this film by the Stats4SD team at Redding University explores the grantees perspectives on the value and use of good quality data within the context of farmer research networks.

A young team of Ugandan farmers explains the importance of phytosanitation in cassava production. They share tips and tools as well as some of the challenges they face.

The Living Territories project shares participatory action research projects which sought agroecological solutions to pest and disease problems facing Andean crops - specifically potatoes.

The Millet Minder moth is a problem for farmers in West Africa. Boukari Harouna shares an effective biological control using predatory wasps. The film demonstrate the process of breeding and releasing Habrobracon hebetor wasps.

Botanical pesticides made from common plants can help farmers control pests and disease.

This film from Uganda, provides a farm-level perspective on the power and benefits of screening educational videos using mobile smart projectors.

"No one will be able to come and build something for us, unless we get started ourselves." This is the spirit of the women's savings and lending group who describe the power of collective action in Burkina Faso.