Chemicals

The objective of the Project is to improve the ecological condition of 600 hectares of agricultural lands in Vose rayon of Khatlon oblast, Republic of Tajikistan, through decreasing pesticide pressure on agricultural lands and using, during 12 months, beneficial insects such as lacewings (Chrysopidae), Trichogramma, Habrobracon hebetor Say. Project tasks are the following: To achieve the objective set, the following tasks are planned: 1. Coordinate efforts of organizations concerned (Committee for Environmental Protection, Agriculture Department, Land Committee, Dekhkan Farms Association, rural jamoats, Mass Media) to improve the ecological condition of agricultural lands. 2. Strengthen, under Durandesh PA, material capacity of the biological factory for growing and producing beneficial insects such as lacewings (Chrysopidae), Trichogramma, Habrobracon hebetor Say. 3. Conduct for dekhkan farms and other land users a cycle of education trainings on the role of entomophages, such as lacewings (Chrysopidae), Trichogramma, Habrobracon hebetor Say, in recovery of the ecological balance and techniques of their use. 4. Release and disseminate information materials on the role of entomophages, such as lacewings (Chrysopidae), Trichogramma, Habrobracon hebetor Say, and their use. 5. Prepare and broadcast 4 TV programmes on entomophages, such as lacewings (Chrysopidae), Trichogramma, Habrobracon hebetor Say, and their role in improving the ecological condition of agricultural lands.

Tajikistan