The scientists, who published their findings in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, say a nonlinear business style can oppose the existing low use of ABCs safer to use and greener for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) through corn farmers. the country.
Very worrying pest
Fall armyworm is of great concern, as global evidence of yield loss and economic damage caused by the pest on crops, which add maize, cotton, sorghum and others, has been well documented. In Bangladesh, maize cultivation has gained importance since the 1980s and is now one of the country’s top 3 vital crops.
Dr Mariam Kadzamira, lead author of the study, highlights how farmers’ adoption of CCAs is hampered by several factors. This includes the lack of availability of BCA in local markets, negative perceptions of farmers and agricultural traders, weak links of the input industry to the source of BCA products for agro-traders, and insufficient institutional investment for capacity building and techniques through researchers and extension workers.
Dr. Kadzamira states that “given these demanding situations for the adoption of ACC, a business style on innovation systems is proposed for Bangladesh that connects researchers, extension workers, agricultural traders and agricultural manufacturer organizations on a non-linear path. “
“This translates into the creation of local BCA production centers run by agricultural entrepreneurs, with scientists offering them staple crops, while extension facilities provide technical assistance to ensure quality.
“The interaction between all stakeholders is not linear with all intellectually consulted and engaged actors, with technical capacity on BCA available to any actor who wishes to do so. “
Multidisciplinary research
Co-author Dr. Malvika Chaudhary adds that multidisciplinary research, which takes into account stakeholder feedback, complements the process, generating forged and applicable wisdom for feedback on the business model, capacity building projects, and farmer engagement.
The scientists argue that biology is considered to be a prospective control strategy for fall armyworm because it can supply long-term without harming the environment or human health. With the right resources and effort, BCAs can be effective in controlling fall armyworm in corn, as well as other crops at risk.
Dr Chaudhary states that “cases of local production of BCA are few, but they are emerging globally. In Bangladesh, there are no transparent rules on the profitability and pricing of local BCA production centers through agricultural contractors for CLA-infested areas. “
“This contributes to this because it provides data to professionals, governments and funders on a type of business style that can be used to identify local BCA production centers. “
“To make this business model fully operational, long-term economic and technical resources are needed for the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), extension facilities and agricultural manufacturer organizations. “
more is needed
The scholars conclude by suggesting that more studies are needed to perceive and quantify the timeframes within which the proposed entrepreneurial style would become autonomous and the kind of help that would be needed for applicable stakeholders this time.
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