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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Aug 1

🌱 New on the UPSCALE Channel: Episode 5 of the Push-Pull Series!

Watch now and get practical tips for a successful implementation:
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Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe!

#PushPullTechnology #UPSCALE #SustainableFarming #Agroecology #FoodSecurity

UPSCALE How to Push Pull series 05 Planting Push-Pull during the second and subsequent seasons

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Spatial Genetics Lab @spatialgenetics.bsky.social · Jul 18

How can we protect crop yields sustainably?🌽 "Push-pull" systems are one promising model. Daria and co-authors synthesized knowledge on how #push-pull protects maize against the invasive fall armyworm and test the disputed role of the leguminous intercrop Desmodium. elifesciences.org/reviewed-pre...

Desmodium Volatiles in “Push-Pull” Cropping Systems and Protection Against the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌍 Looking to connect with agroecology actors across Africa?

📌 Explore the network and find contacts nearby: upscale-hub.eu/network/cont...

Let’s build bridges across disciplines and borders – for a more resilient and climate-smart future!
#UPSCALEproject #Agroecology #KnowledgeSharing

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌍 Great funding opportunity for African researchers & institutions! 📢

The 4th Call of the SASTE Grant (Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education) is now open until November 2025!

🔗 Learn more & apply:
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Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) Grant - 4th Call open until November 2025

The SASTE grant supports high potentials from Sub Sahara Africa working in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, Water Management, Renewable Energies, Nutritional Science, Human and Veterinary Medicine ...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jun 30

Can PPT Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change?

Yes! It helps with climate adaptation:
Desmodium enriches the soil and suppresses weeds.
The PPT improves soil moisture retention.
Trap crops provide livestock fodder, diversifying farm benefits and income.

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jun 19

🌽 Our coordinator, Emily Poppenborg, joined the panel discussion during the event on the agroecological transition of food systems in Africa. The event focused on agroecological innovation and sustainable farming pathways for Africa. 🌿

▶️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x51d...

Agroecology is the future for Africa - A conference in Brussels presents scientific evidence

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jun 16

📢 UPSCALE at the 1st KALRO Socio-Economics and Policy Development (SEPD) Event

Last week, our partners presented a research paper from the project, contributing to the dialogue on sustainable agriculture and innovation.

🎤 Stay tuned for more info and gallery!

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1st KALRO Socio-Economics and Policy Development (SEPD) event - KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE HUB

Conference Theme: “Building Resilient Agri-food Systems through Socio-economic and Policy Research” The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) announces the First Socio-Economi...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jun 9

🌽 How do farmers go from scepticism to fully embracing Push-Pull Technology?

✅ Training by local experts and fellow farmers
✅ Simple, visible results from real plots
✅ Support with seeds and materials
✅ Confidence from peer success stories

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jun 5

🛑 Putting an End to Plastic Pollution 🛑

Plastic doesn't belong in our soil, water, or food chain. At #UPSCALE, we support nature-based farming solutions that help reduce dependence on synthetic inputs and plastic-packaged pesticides.

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌽 Farmers in Tanzania’s Mara Region are taking sustainable agriculture into their own hands! With support from #UPSCALE and partners, they’ve been testing PPT on the ground, and the results are in.

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · May 29

📚 New Publication Alert!

This paper highlights the untapped potential of PPT in transforming African agriculture through sustainable intensification and agroecological practices. 👏

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Opportunities for expansion of push-pull technology as an agroecological and sustainable intensification approach in Africa - KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE HUB

This review aims to appraise the PPT used in eastern Africa, synthesize evidence for its ecological and economic benefits, and identify barriers to its adoption and opportunities for its expansion to ...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · May 26

🌱 Season 2 Update from Tanzania!

#UPSCALE has launched another Mother-Baby Trial in Tanzania & these trials continue to bring farmers closer to climate-smart solutions, testing and adapting Push-Pull Technology directly in their fields.

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · May 19

🌽 News

Farmers in Simiyu, Tanzania, are working with the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute to combat Fall Armyworm and Striga weed by embracing Push-Pull Technology, a climate-smart solution that boosts yields, improves soil, and provides livestock fodder.

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · May 8

🌱 In Kumi District, Uganda, farmers are taking the lead in adopting #PPT to fight pests and weeds—thanks to hands-on training and strong community mobilisation.

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Community Roots for Resilience – On-Farm Training Boosts Push-Pull Adoption in Kumi District, Uganda - UPSCALE

On May 1st, an on-farm visit and training session took place in Kabukol village, Kadami Sub-County, Kumi District, Uganda, marking another important step in the community-based dissemination of Push-P...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · May 5

🚜 Discover how a recent training in Arsi Negele, Ethiopia, is equipping farmers and development agents with practical skills to implement Push-Pull Technology—boosting crop yields, improving soil, and building climate resilience from the ground up.

🔗 Read more: upscale-h2020.eu/building-cli...

Building Climate-Smart Skills: Push-Pull Training Empowers Farmers and Development Agents in Arsi Negele, Ethiopia - UPSCALE

Led by UPSCALE partner Andargachew Detebo from ISD, the training brought together 30 farmers—including 8 women—and local Development Agents (DAs) to build hands-on capacity for implementing this innov...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Apr 28

Agroecological Transition of Food Systems in Africa

Emily Poppenborg, #UPSCALE Project Coordinator, will participate in the panel discussion during the session: "Agroecology transition and adoption: Transforming agri-food systems"

Date: 6 May 2025
Register: conference.sustainsahel.net/registration

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Apr 24

📢 “Transforming Food Systems in Africa” brings together voices from across the continent to tackle challenges and explore practical solutions in agriculture, nutrition, and climate adaptation.

📅 Mark - 7th of May
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#UPSCALE #TransformingFoodSystems

Transforming Food Systems in Africa - KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE HUB

It is time to wrap up the project in final event organised on 7th May 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌍 Happy Earth Day from the #UPSCALE Project! 🌱

We're proud to promote eco-friendly farming through Push-Pull Technology—reducing pesticide use, boosting soil health, and feeding both people & livestock sustainably. 🌱🐄

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Apr 10

🚜 What happens when small-scale farmers get the right tools—and believe in their own potential?

They become agripreneurs.

📖 Read more at🔗 upscale-hub.eu/how-training...

#UPSCALE #Agripreneurship #FarmerTraining #EastAfricaAgriculture #SmallScaleFarmers

How Training and Personal Drive Are Transforming Small-Scale Farming in East Africa - KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE HUB

In Trans-Nzoia East Sub-County, Kenya, small-scale farming is the heartbeat of the local economy. Yet in recent years, one powerful idea has started to reshape these farms—and it goes beyond just grow...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Apr 7

🌱 #UPSCALE team in Tanzania promoted #PPT through Mother baby trials. Farmers and local teams have worked hand-in-hand to establish demonstration plots, practice proper #Desmodium spacing, and monitor pest management in maize crops.

🔗 View more: www.flickr.com/photos/upsca...

UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Apr 3

Integrating vegetables into a push-pull plot is not only possible but highly beneficial—if done correctly. The key is to maintain the core layout:
🌱 Desmodium between maize rows and
🌾 Brachiaria or Napier grass along the borders.

👉 Learn more at upscale-h2020.eu

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Mar 31

🌾How can sustainable agriculture empower farmers living with disabilities?

Discover how #PushPullTechnology transforms lives by reducing labour, improving yields, and restoring dignity to those often left behind in farming communities.

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“If Only Given a Chance” – How Push-Pull Technology is Transforming the Lives of Disabled Farmers - KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE HUB

In rural Sub-Saharan Africa, farming is more than a job—it’s a way of life and a means of survival. But for many, especially those living with disabilities, traditional farming methods are physically ...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Mar 31

Last week, dr @libranembid-f.bsky.social at the #JBRJ in #Brazil highlighted the eco-economic value of natural pest control; the history and biodiversity of maize-based systems; the role of traditional and modern planting systems & more (find at upscale-h2020.eu/media-kit/)

Media Kit - UPSCALE

Welcome to UPSCALE page where you can find all necessary project visual material. We encourage you to download our library of high-quality visuals, including infographics, brochures, presentations, an...

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Mar 24

📢 Our partner Dr. Felipe Librán Embid, researcher at the #UPSCALE will be a speaker at the Escola Nacional de Botânica Tropical — TODAY.

🌟 Felipe will deliver a talk titled:
"The importance of landscape ecology and historical patterns in delivering ecosystem services for agriculture."

Stay tuned!

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UPSCALE @upscale-h2020.bsky.social · Mar 20

📚 Publication Time

Our UPSCALE partner, University of Wuerzburg has released a new publication - Earth Observations Reveal Impacts of Climate Variability on Maize Cropping Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.

🔗 Read the full paper:
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Earth observations reveal impacts of climate variability on maize cropping systems in sub-Saharan Africa - KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE HUB

Efficient agroecological strategies, such as Push-Pull intercropping, offer documented benefits including pest control, improved soil fertility, and water conservation compared to traditional maize mo...

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