Towards estimating the economic cost of invasive alien species to African crop and livestock production

Towards estimating the economic cost of invasive alien species to African crop and livestock production

Abstract Background Invasive alien species (IAS) cause significant economic losses in all parts of the world. Although IAS are widespread in Africa and cause serious negative impacts on livelihoods as a result of yield losses and increased labour costs associated with IAS management, few data on the...

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Main Authors: René Eschen, Tim Beale, J. Miguel Bonnin, Kate L. Constantine, Solomon Duah, Elizabeth A. Finch, Fernadis Makale, Winnie Nunda, Adewale Ogunmodede, Corin F. Pratt, Emma Thompson, Frances Williams, Arne Witt, Bryony Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
Subjects:
Economic impact
Labour costs
Livestock derived income
Management
Pests and diseases
Weeds
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-021-00038-7

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