Catching, profiting from locusts as an effective response to outbreaks
In January 2020, the Pakistan Ministry of National Food Security was faced with a new challenge. Swarms of locusts had … Continued
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Using data and mathematical models to predict locust breeding sites
The desert locust can migrate long distances and can voraciously feed on key staple crops like maize which can adversely … Continued
Essential oils-based locusticides: a step towards minimizing environmental impact
In view of the negative environmental impact of pesticides used against locusts, use of biopesticides is being widely promoted. Researchers … Continued
The Math behind Locust Swarms and Solutions therein
Mathematical models offer insight into how locusts form and move as swarms; and how to break them up to limit … Continued
Intermediary mechanization for construction of dug-out ponds
by Francesco Sambalino, MetaMeta September 04, 2020 Digging ponds is a labour demanding activity when there is no access to … Continued
Another Consecutive Disaster in Sindh
By Ashfaque A. Soomro, Research and Development Foundation (RDF), Pakistan August 31, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has not yet … Continued
The Ancient Olive Tree
By Frank van Steenbergen August 28, 2020 Postcard from Vouves in the Municipality of Kolymivari in Eastern Crete in Greece … Continued
On Local Circular Growth: Creating 500,000 Jobs in Rural Transport in Ethiopia
by Frank van Steenbergen, Kifle Woldearegay, Mekdelawit Deribe and Kebede Manjur, Theophilius Kioko, and Abraham Abhishek August 21, 2020 … Continued
Seedlings
By Mekdelawit Deribe and Sukru Esin July 2020 In the last 30 years a quiet but far-reaching revolution in our … Continued
Lockdown Reality Check in Sindh
By Niaz Sial, Ashfaque Soomro and Frank van Steenbergen July 13, 2020 Postcard from Naj Gaj, Sindh, one of the … Continued
Sand to protect
Postcard from Muizenfort close to Muiden, the Netherlands: To protect Amsterdam from possible attacks and create a safe haven for … Continued
New Local Energy: Solar Mini-Mills
By Allah Bakhsh, Flood-based Livelihoods Network-Pakistan July 09, 2020 There is a saying derived from hundred years experiences that “necessity is … Continued