Blogger: Fikru Haile

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Fikru Haile describes his own path: I have my roots in this geography (Africa) as I grew up in Ethiopia, and am familiar with the challenges that small-scale farmers are facing in this region. For more than a couple of decades in the US, as a graduate student and working for Dow AgroSciences, DuPont Pioneer, and Corteva, I have gained practical experiences how modern agriculture has revolutionized crop production. I have been on a lookout for opportunities to share my experiences with small-scale farmers about better farming practices and use of agricultural inputs that will enable them to produce more and become food self-sufficient.

 

As entomologist, I am curious to learn about the fall armyworm, a pest that has been recently introduced to Africa and Asia. This difficult to control pest presents significant challenges to food security for small-scale maize farmers in Africa. I will actively seek opportunities to learn about management options for this pest and educate and transfer regional pest management knowledge to AMPATH farmers. 

Fikru Haile
Fikru Haile

Fikru Haile describes his own path: I have my roots in this geography (Africa) as I grew up in Ethiopia, and am familiar with the challenges that small-scale farmers are facing in this region. For more than a couple of decades in the US, as a graduate student and working for Dow AgroSciences, DuPont Pioneer, and Corteva, I have gained practical experiences how modern agriculture has revolutionized crop production. I have been on a lookout for opportunities to share my experiences with small-scale farmers about better farming practices and use of agricultural inputs that will enable them to produce more and become food self-sufficient.

 

As entomologist, I am curious to learn about the fall armyworm, a pest that has been recently introduced to Africa and Asia. This difficult to control pest presents significant challenges to food security for small-scale maize farmers in Africa. I will actively seek opportunities to learn about management options for this pest and educate and transfer regional pest management knowledge to AMPATH farmers.