More bees: Supporting agrobiodiversity and livelihoods in Amhara, Ethiopia
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £352,927
WHERE Ethiopia
Summary
Overuse of pesticides is decimating bees and other beneficial insects. This undermines the livelihoods of farmers and beekeepers. Working with farmers, entomologists and extension officers near Lake Tana, Ethiopia – this Project promotes agro-ecological farming methods, focusing on integrated pest management practices. Reducing pesticide use enables smallholders to sustainably increase and diversify their income through beekeeping. Farmers learn to identify and protect pollinators, to manage pests without relying only on
toxic chemicals, and to keep bees using natural, low-cost methods.
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