UPSCALE @upscale_h2020

#H2020 • Upscaling the benefits of push-pull technology for sustainable agricultural intensification in East Africa. Account managed by @InoSens_rs upscale-h2020.eu Europe/Africa Joined October 2020

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a month ago

🌱 New on the UPSCALE Channel: Episode 5 of the Push-Pull Series! Watch now and get practical tips for a successful implementation: youtube.com/watch?v=o0G6L1… Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe! #PushPullTechnology #UPSCALE #SustainableFarming #Agroecology #FoodSecurity

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🌍 Great funding opportunity for African researchers & institutions! 📢 The 4th Call of the SASTE Grant (Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education) is now open until November 2025! 🔗 Learn more & apply: oead.at/en/news/articl…

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2 months ago

Can PPT Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change? Yes! It helps with climate adaptation: Desmodium enriches the soil and suppresses weeds. The PPT improves soil moisture retention. Trap crops provide livestock fodder, diversifying farm benefits and income. upscale-hub.eu

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3 months ago

🌽 Our coordinator, Emily Poppenborg, joined the panel discussion during the event on the agroecological transition of food systems in Africa. The event focused on agroecological innovation and sustainable farming pathways for Africa. 🌿 ▶️ Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=x51d6T…

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3 months ago

📢 UPSCALE at the 1st @kalromkulima Socio-Economics and Policy Development (SEPD) Event Last week, our partners presented a research paper from the project, contributing to the dialogue on sustainable agriculture and innovation. 🔗 upscale-hub.eu/events/1st-kal…

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3 months ago

🌽 How do farmers go from scepticism to fully embracing Push-Pull Technology? ✅ Training by local experts and fellow farmers ✅ Simple, visible results from real plots ✅ Support with seeds and materials ✅ Confidence from peer success stories 📖 upscale-h2020.eu/from-trials-to…

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3 months ago

🛑 Putting an End to Plastic Pollution 🛑 Our work with Push-Pull Technology empowers farmers to manage pests naturally, with no plastic waste and no chemical runoff, just smart, sustainable practices rooted in agroecology 🌱 upscale-hub.eu

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3 months ago

🌽 From trials to trust 🌿 Farmers in Tanzania’s Mara Region are taking sustainable agriculture into their own hands! With support from #UPSCALE and partners, @TanzaniaTari and @icipe, they’ve been testing PPT on the ground — and the results are in. 🚜 🔗upscale-h2020.eu/from-trials-to…

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3 months ago

📚 New Publication Alert! This paper highlights the untapped potential of PPT in transforming African agriculture through sustainable intensification and agroecological practices. upscale-hub.eu/publications/o…

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3 months ago

🌱 Season 2 Update from Tanzania! #UPSCALE has launched another Mother-Baby Trial in Tanzania & these trials continue to bring farmers closer to climate-smart solutions, testing and adapting Push-Pull Technology directly in their fields. Track us at upscale-hub.eu

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4 months ago

🌿 International Ecology Debate ANDINA VII 🌎 You will be offered valuable insights into agroecological practices and environmental resilience, fostering cross-regional dialogue and collaboration. 📅 Learn more and join the conversation: 🔗 upscale-hub.eu/events/interna… #UPSCALE

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4 months ago

🌽 New Blog Farmers in Simiyu, Tanzania, are working with the @TanzaniaTari to combat Fall Armyworm and Striga weed by embracing Push-Pull Technology, a climate-smart solution that boosts yields, improves soil, and provides livestock fodder. 🔗 upscale-h2020.eu/from-field-to-…

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4 months ago

🌱 In Kumi District, Uganda, farmers are taking the lead in adopting #PPT to fight pests and weeds—thanks to hands-on training and strong community mobilisation. 🔗 upscale-h2020.eu/community-root…

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4 months ago

🚜 Discover how a recent training in Arsi Negele, Ethiopia, is equipping farmers and development agents with practical skills to implement Push-Pull Technology—boosting crop yields, improving soil, and building climate resilience from the ground up. 🔗 upscale-h2020.eu/building-clima…

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4 months ago

📢 April Newsletter is out there! 🚀 🌟In this edition, learn more about how disabled farmers can use push-pull technology and who are agripreneurs, as well as about past and upcoming events! 🔗 Subscribe now on ➡️ upscale-h2020.eu/newsletters/

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4 months ago

Agroecological Transition of Food Systems in Africa Emily Poppenborg, #UPSCALE Project Coordinator, will participate in the panel discussion during the session: "Agroecology transition and adoption: Transforming agri-food systems" Register: conference.sustainsahel.net/registration

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4 months ago

📢 “Transforming Food Systems in Africa” brings together voices from across the continent to tackle challenges and explore practical solutions in agriculture, nutrition, and climate adaptation. 📅 Mark - 7th of May 🔗 upscale-hub.eu/events/transfo… #UPSCALE #TransformingFoodSystems

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5 months ago

🌍 Happy Earth Day from the #UPSCALE Project! 🌱 We're proud to promote eco-friendly farming through Push-Pull Technology—reducing pesticide use, boosting soil health, and feeding both people & livestock sustainably. 🌱🐄 Explore more 👉 upscale-h2020.eu

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5 months ago

From a 10x10 meter plot, farmers can harvest 3–4 kg of seed per season—enough to expand your own #PPT area or sell locally for extra income. 💰 With increasing demand for #Desmodium, this is a smart way to boost both sustainability and profitability. 🔗 upscale-hub.eu

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5 months ago

Thinking about growing more food and earning more from your land? With #UPSCALE and @icipe, learn how to integrate vegetables into a Push-Pull plot in just 5 easy steps with our brand-new infographic! 📊 Explore more practical UPSCALE materials at:🔗 upscale-h2020.eu