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November 30, 2025Discover AgricultureOpen Access

Understanding farmer knowledge, practices and decision-making in pest and disease management: the case of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivation in Mbeya, Tanzania

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Low productivity averaging 1.1 to 22.4 t/ha in smallholder farmers cultivating Solanum tuberosum in Mbeya, Tanzania.
83% of farmers identified pests as a major constraint, with aphids, whiteflies, and potato tuber moth being most reported.
Observational analysis indicates minimal use of sustainable practices like crop rotation and intercropping among farmers reliant on chemical inputs.
Highlights the urgent need for tailored integrated pest and disease management strategies to enhance productivity and household incomes.

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This study finds low productivity in smallholder farmers cultivating Irish potato, highlighting the need for integrated pest management approaches in household income improvement.

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Hudson C. Laizer (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9d831d383f2b2a379731 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44279-025-00440-z

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This study finds low productivity in smallholder farmers cultivating Irish potato, highlighting the need for integrated pest management approaches in household income improvement.

Understanding farmer knowledge, practices and decision-making in pest and disease management: the case of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivation in Mbeya, Tanzania

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Understanding farmer knowledge, practices and decision-making in pest and disease management: the case of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivation in Mbeya, Tanzania

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