Small-scale farmer utilisation of diatomaceous earths during storage. Project Final Report.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2005

• Document Type: Technical Report
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Morris, M., Stathers, T., Riwa, W., Mvumi, B.

Abstract

Research trials were conducted in three regions of Tanzania (Shinyanga, Dodoma, Manyara) and in three districts of Zimbabwe (Buhera, Binga and Harare), to test and compare the efficacy of a number of different grain protectants (including African DEs) at protecting grain from insect damage during storage under different agro-ecological zones. These comparative tests were run for two consecutive 10-month storage seasons during 2002-2004, and a third season is underway. The treated commodities include maize, sorghum, beans and cowpeas.

Citation

Riwa, W.; Mvumi, B.; Morris, M.; Stathers, T. Small-scale farmer utilisation of diatomaceous earths during storage. Project Final Report. (2005) 60 pp.

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Small-scale farmer utilisation of diatomaceous earths during storage. Project Final Report.

Published 1 January 2005