By Editorial
Reports that adoption of satellite-backed pest alerts has helped small-scale farmers reduce crop losses is clear proof that technology can play a vital role in today’s agricultural sector.
We welcome the initiative that saw farmers who received early alerts record a slight reduction in crop losses.
According to a survey conducted during the 2018/19 crop season, farmers who received alerts reported 21 percent losses compared to 26 percent by their counterparts.
The survey was conducted by the UK Space Agency, which is implementing Pest Risk Information Service technology to alert farmers on pests.
We welcome the participation of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization and the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International in the crucial survey…Read more>>
