Organic pesticide  increase crop yield without damaging the environment

For a time, farmers in Mkata village have been using chemical pesticides to control pests. As a result, many insects, soil organisms and birds have  been killed which is a threat to Mikumi ecosystem.

Organic pesticides from plants  control pests without killing organisms and  increase crop yield.

ECOWICE conducted training to 40 sesame  farmers in three subvillages of Mkata village.

Farmers were trained to adopt approaches for making organic pesticides using plants such as neem and chilli.

By using organic pesticides, farmers will be able to earn more harvests and reduce conflicts with elephants