Dr Lloyd Larbi, a Pest and Vector Control Lecturer at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in Somanya, ...

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study. Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects—like ladybugs, hoverflies ...

Two weeks ago, I highlighted the effects of 16 per cent VAT on farmers and how they can cope with effects of increased cost of chemical pesticides. One such coping mechanism was the adoption of ...

Bug battles just got easier. If you’re interested in a more natural, less toxic approach to pest control, allow us to introduce you to the wonders of diatomaceous earth. Ideal for both indoor and ...

Pesticides threaten humans, wildlife and our environment. Food production must change. But farmers are already pushed to their margins. Organic agriculture produces less food and requires more land.

Some of us have not enjoyed the weather the last few weeks. Airlines are struggling to keep their schedules. School kids can’t go out for recess. Runners and cyclists are finding it impossible to get ...

THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) on Tuesday urged farmers to take proactive measures against potential pest infestations in the first quarter, citing risks across the country’s ...