Integrated Fruit Fly Control

Agriculture

I have the mango fruit flies under control

Mrs. Ngare and her sister from Embu in Kenya have every reason to beam. Their mango harvest is rich and they themselves are healthy.

Agriculture, Knowledge

Biovision projects help scientist win award

Scientist Fathiya M. Khamis has received the Abdool Karim Award for her research. Some of her work researching into integrated pest management is co-financed by Biovision.

Agriculture

He who laughs last…

“It was a huge problem,” recalls James Gichovi from Kimangaru (Kenya); he is referring to the swarm of fruit flies that descended on his mangos. “They were absolutely everywhere – we had no chance” Eventually, he found a way to protect his mangos in a sustainable way.

Agriculture

The «Blessing Ladies» of Meru

“Women are better at business than men,” laughs Florence Kirimi and poses confidently for the camera as if photo shoots were part of her everyday life. They are not, of course, but the mother of three from Meru is clearly enjoying the surprise of having her photo taken. In her hands she holds the reason for the photos: mangoes.

Dr. Fathiya Khamis explains integrated fruit fly control to farmers

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I have the mango fruit flies under control

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He who laughs last…

The «Blessing Ladies» of Meru

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