Browsing Research Articles [LISBE] by Author "Vanek, Steven"

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Farmers’ insights and practices on sustainable soil nutrient and pest management in semi-arid Eastern Africa

Ojuu, David; Mkindi, Angela; Meya, Akida; Giliba, Richard; Vanek, Steven; Belmain, Steven (MDPI, 2025-03-12)

The need to increase agricultural production for food, fiber, and feed for a growing population is a global call. Sub-Saharan Africa currently experiences declining soil fertility and increasing pest pressures affecting ...
Understanding farmer knowledge and site factors in relation to soil-borne pests and pathogens to support agroecological intensification of smallholder bean production systems

Ngoya, Zuwena; Mkindi, Angela; Vanek, Steven; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Stevenson, Philip; Belmain, Steven (Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023-03-29)

Introduction: Pests and diseases limit common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production in intensifying smallholder farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa. Soil-borne pests and diseases (SPD) are particularly challenging for ...