The red palm weevil can devastate the valuable date palm plantations of the Middle East. Yet, date producers are still hesitant to apply new technologies that can control this invasive pest. A recent ICARDA study reveals factors that hinder pest control adoption. The findings are in the journal Blessed Tree.
Battling the red palm weevil: Investigating the devastation on date palm plantations of the Middle EastThe red palm weevil can devastate the valuable date palm plantations of the Middle East. Yet, date producers are still hesitant to apply new technologies that can control this invasive pest. A recent ICARDA study reveals factors that hinder pest control adoption.
Since the 1960s, IPM has advocated for a blend of biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical controls tailored to local conditions in modern crop protection strategies. However, despite their demonstrated efficacy, the uptake of these practices among farmers in developing regions remains surprisingly low.
The study identifies two distinct groups among farmers: the"high adopters," comprising 65.9% of the surveyed sample, and the"moderate adopters." Statistical analyses reveal significant variances between these groups, linked to factors such as age,Central to the study's recommendations is a call for heightened awareness and collaboration among stakeholders.
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