Impact of fall armyworm mitigation strategies on maize productivity in Imbo Plain, Burundi
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Purpose of the Study: The study examined factors influencing the adoption, intensity of use, and yield effects of fall armyworm (FAW) mitigation strategies among maize farmers in Burundi.
Statement of the Problem: Fall armyworm poses a serious threat to maize production and food security in Burundi, yet limited evidence exists on what drives farmers’ adoption of control measures and their impact on yields.
Methodology: Data from 536 maize farmers in five provinces of the Imbo plain were analyzed using the Double Hurdle model to assess adoption and intensity of use, and Propensity Score Matching to estimate yield impacts.
Findings: About 68% of farmers adopted FAW mitigation methods, predominantly chemical control. Adoption and intensity were positively influenced by socio-economic factors, information access, credit, and extension services. Adopters achieved significantly higher maize yields than non-adopters.
Conclusion: FAW mitigation strategies improve maize yields, but adoption is heavily skewed toward chemical methods, indicating limited uptake of integrated pest management practices.
Recommendations: The study recommends strengthening extension services, promoting Integrated Pest Management training, improving access to credit, and enhancing rural infrastructure to support sustainable FAW control.
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farmers, adoption, fall armyworm, spodoptera frugiperda, mitigation, maize, yields, burundi