to risk of honeybee colony collapse 29 Gaucho 70 WS Imidacloprid Seed treatment is the only allowed use due to risk of honeybee colony collapse 30 Hardy Cypermethrin 0.03% + Dichlorvos 0.99% Not Registered by MoNAR (Ethiopia); registration expired 31 Knoxout 2 FM Diazinon 23% W/W Indoor uses (i.e., cockroach control) cancelled by USEPA 32 Metasystox R 250 EC Oxydemeton-methyl All USEPA registrations to be cancelled December 2014 33 Mitac Amitraz USEPA cancelled use in 2006 34 Spritex (A) Pyrethrum + PBO Many products cancelled by USEPA 35 Suprathion 40 EC Methidathion USEPA cancelled as of December 2012 36 Thiodan 25% ULV Endosulfan USEPA cancellation in progress 37 Thiodan 35% EC Endosulfan USEPA cancellation in progress 38 Thionex 25% EC/ULV Endosulfan USEPA cancellation in progress 39 Thionex 35% EC Endosulfan USEPA cancellation in progress Herbicides 40 Gesaprim 500 FW Atrazine Ethiopian registration expired *Those pesticides flagged as not USEPA-registered or not registered in Ethiopia (as of April 2013) were rejected for either reason and both registration statuses were not verified in all cases once one lack of registration was determined as cause for rejection.
Alamycin Aerosol OXYTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3.21% W/V Cutaneose Spray Solution 140 gm of pressurized solution in a tin can Norbrook Laboratories Limited Northern Ireland Dej. A.M. Gonafar & Sons P.L.CO 6/5/2016 Valid Diazinol 60% EC Diazinon 632 GM Emulsifiable Concentrate 1 liter bottle Kafer El Zayat Pesticides and Chemicals Egypt Dej. A.M. Gonafar & Sons P.L.CO 20/10/2008 Expired Diazinol 60% EC Diazinon 600 GM/L Emulsifiable Concentrate 1 liter bottle Kafer El Zayat Pesticides and Chemicals Egypt Dej. A.M. Gonafar & Sons P.L.CO Under Renewal Diazinol 60 Diazinon 600 GM/L Emulsifiable Concentrate 1 liter bottle Kafer El Zayat Pesticides and Chemicals Egypt Dej. A.M. Gonafar & Sons P.L.CO 25/8/2014 Recognized Lactaclox 275 MG Ampicillin + Cloxacillin 75MG + 200MG Prefilled Syringe 5 GM Norbrook Laboratories Limited Northern Ireland Dej. A.M. Gonafar & Sons P.L.CO 26/07/2016 Valid Ectraz 12.5% Amitraz 12.5% 125MG Emulsifiable Concentrate 250ML , 1000 ML HDPE bottle Monte Ajat Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Saudi Arabia EBG 20/09/2016 Valid Diazin 600 Diazinon 600 MG Emulsifiable Concentrate 250 ML, 1000 ML co-ex bottle Monte Ajat Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Saudi Arabia Acarmic Amitraz 12.50GM Emulsifiable Solution 1 liter bottle Laboratories Microsules Uruguay S.A. Uruguay
EXAMPLE B. Safer Use Action Plan This matrix delineates target objectives, planned activities, indicators, time line and responsible parties/partners. Target objectives Actions FtFE VCA activities to fulfill target objective Corollary support activities Indicators Responsible parties 1 General 1.1 Increased working knowledge of program technicians on pesticides and alternative control strategies Training in pesticide safety, selection & use, pesticide resistance management. Introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), preparation of IPM for maize, chickpea and coffee. Train technicians (including partner agronomists and Livestock experts) using short term specialists Input from MoANR (Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources) and MoLF (Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries) partners such as CropLife. Documented trainings, materials & improved knowledge, verifiable through tests October 2017 – 2021 FtFE VCA senior technical management & Specialists, partners & local STTA 1.2 Program clients have an improved understanding and awareness of pest and disease problems in the field and barn Training in identification and scouting of pests and diseases in the field. Identifying the problem source. Understand pest/disease biology. Series of field trainings and on-farm extension visits, concentrating on the major pests and diseases for the relevant crops and Livestock. Use of experiences from MoANR, CropLife, and ILRI (International Livestock Research Institutes)/icipe () Documented trainings, materials & improved knowledge. October 2017 – 2021 FtFE VCA senior technical management & Specialists, field/partner agronomists and Livestock experts 1.3 Program clients are able to maximize plant and livestock health for better production by resisting or compensating for damage from Introduce Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); Good husbandry for Livestock Demonstrate to farmers that finding the appropriate crop or variety for prevailing conditions and choosing the right planting site is crucial to vigorous growth and appropriate breed with good management practices Use experience from agricultural research centers/icipe/ILRI demonstration sites to help with crop variety selection Good establishment and strong growth of crop; health and productive animals October 2017 – 2021 FtFE VCA senior technical management & Specialists, field/partner agronomists and Livestock experts
pests and diseases. This lowers the need for emergency pesticide rescue treatments 1.4 Improving the quality of seed material or planting material available Work with seed companies, research centers and other partners to demonstrate high quality seed/planting material to project clients Seed companies and governmental agencies to organize legal entry of seed material. Public demonstrations & provision of extension materials. New seeds or planting materials available to farmers October 2017 – 2021 FtFE VCA senior technical management, field/partner agronomists and livestock experts; seed companies; research institutes 1.5 Improving crop management practices and livestock husbandry for increased yields, and a reduction in pest & disease problems Introduce Integrated Crop and Livestock Management to project clients. Input from MoANR and MoLF Documented trainings. Uniform, productive crop that reaches its yield potential October 2017 – 2021 FtFE VCA senior technical management, field/partner agronomists and livestock experts 1.6 Program clients are aware of which are the least toxic but effective pesticides. Training in pesticide types, mode of action, toxicity, safety, selection & use. Training events and distribution of extension materials. These will cover pesticide classifications on toxicity and recommended pesticide options for the main pests and diseases. Pesticide rotation should also be discussed. Input from MoANR, MoLF, and partners such as CropLife Training materials & documented trainings. October 2017 – 2021 FtFE VCA technical managers, field/partner agronomists and livestock experts 1.7 Improved handling and use of pesticides by program clients so that the number of pesticide treatments are reduced due to improved efficacy Improving management & use of application equipment. Equipment testing program to check for faulty equipment and help calibrate functioning application equipment. Training to improve application techniques and coverage. Input from MoANR and partners such as CropLife to identify a source of fluorescent dye for night time spray training for FAW management and other nocturnal pests Safe, functioning spray equipment (maintenance logs). Documented trainings. March 2018 – 2021 FtFE VCA technical managers, field/partner agronomists 1.8 Improving pesticide storage practices Program to train clients on proper pesticide storage practices including secure storage structures and use of inventories. Input from MoANR and partners such as CropLife Documented trainings & materials. Secure storage facilities, proper storage practices & inventory lists March 2018 – 2021 FtFE VCA technical managers, field/partner agronomists
1.9 Improving how pesticides are mixed and prepared for application Training on use of clean water, pH regulation, and compatible mixtures and mixing order. Also focus on proper dosing and measurement of pesticides going into the spray mix. Use of spreader stickers Support from MoANR and partners such as CropLife Documented trainings, extension materials and improved practices in the field March 2018 – 2021 FtFE VCA technical managers, field/partner agronomists Improved pesticide safety practices by program clients Improving knowledge and practices in pesticide safety Training events and materials on best practices (those outlined above). Also included is the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), establishment of safe mixing sites, disposal of expired or obsolete pesticides and first aid. Input from MoANR, MoLF and partners such as CropLife Documented trainings, extension materials and improved practices. Use of PPE, establishment of mixing stations and first aid plans March 2018 – 2021 FtFE VCA technical managers, field/partner agronomists and livestock experts Greater range of registered pesticides available to program clients, including lower toxicity, more target specific chemistries. Facilitating the acceptance and proper use of the new pesticides Training to introduce the new registered pesticides according to policy of GoE. Includes the target pests/crop combination and rotation possibilities. Partner training activities with agrochemical suppliers Documented trainings & materials. Sound incorporation of new pesticides in production practices March 2018 – 2021 FtFE VCA technical managers, field/partner agronomists and livestock experts; agrochemical suppliers Developing a portfolio of safe, effective smallholder farmers that can be used in an outreach program Choose a group of pesticides that would cover most smallholder farmer pest & disease issue. They should be low risk pesticides. Develop an extension package to promote their dissemination Partner training activities with agrochemical suppliers & retailers Presence of selected pesticides in agrodealer/FCS stores in conjunction with extension material. Uptake of these pesticides by farmers March 2018 – 2021 FtFE VCA technical managers, field/partner agronomists; agrochemical suppliers & retailers