25/05/2026
Still catching up on what you missed at the Cotton Farmer Connect Field Day?
Here’s another important learning highlight:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Farmers shared how intercropping cotton with cowpeas can be an effective and sustainable way to manage pests in cotton fields.
How does it work?
Cowpeas help draw destructive pests away from cotton while also attracting beneficial insects that naturally control pest populations. This approach helps farmers reduce overreliance on chemical pesticides, lower production costs, support healthier crop growth and enable farmers to harvest two crops from the same piece of land, helping diversify production and increase income opportunities.
Stay tuned for more highlights from the Cotton Farmer Connect Field Day!
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