‘Witch Weed’ – breaking the spell

Presenter: Various

Published: February 2015

Age: 14-19 and upwards

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Tags: striga;witch-weed;maize;africa;sorghum;millet

Type: Lectures

Source/institution: Kilimo Trust

Striga (witchweed) is a parasitic weed that seriously constrains the productivity of staples such as maize, sorghum, millet and upland rice on some farms in Uganda.  Kilimo Trust supported this initiative to try and control its spread.