Farmer’s Knowledge and Perceptions on Rice Insect Pests and Their Management in Uganda

Rice is a new crop in Uganda, but has quickly grown in importance. Between 2000 and 2010, total area under rice cultivation in the country grew by 94% from 140,000 ha. Changes in the agro ecosystem due to expansion in rice area may have altered the pest status of rice insect pests. However, far too...

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Main Authors: Simon Alibu, Michael H. Otim, Stella E. A. Okello, Jimmy Lamo, Moses Ekobu, Godfrey Asea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Agriculture
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IPM
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/6/3/38