Primary goal

Develop and implement sustainable management for key insect pests and diseases of Acacia, Eucalyptus and Moringa in Ethiopia to strengthen and sustain livelihoods and forest enterprises.

Project outcomes

1. Improve understanding of the impact of Acacia pests and diseases and develop management options to sustain production and livelihoods.
2. Develop management options for key pests and diseases of Eucalyptus and Moringa, also important tree crops in Ethiopia, to support diversification and smallholder incomes.
3. Develop smallholder and technical staff capacities to implement and scale-out management and report new pest and disease incidences to the responsible bodies.

Progress

This project commenced in 2024 and is set to be completed in 2029.

Lead researchers

• Madaline Healey
• Simon Lawson

Project funded by

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)

Sustainable Development Goals

This project works towards these UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 1: No poverty
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 15: Life on Land