The application of certain, higher-risk products requires training beyond the basic level. NGOs in the DRC occasionally provide training in safe pesticide use to extension agents and input suppliers. However, there is no formal government certification for such training. L: The use of pesticides by USAID supported programs in the DRC will be monitored as part of the projects’ crop management extension program. Any incidents reported by program staff or farmers will be followed up by M&E staff. The project must maintain records of all pesticide use, monitor pesticide effectiveness, and scout for resistance. Training in monitoring and reporting must be provided to farmers. Where literacy or language is a limiting factor, training should be developed to address this concern. Some products are considered low risk for resistance development, while others allow a limited number of applications per season because of the high risk of resistance development, and must alternate with pesticides from different chemical groups. IPs will be required to report as stipulated in the SUAP in Section 6. As part of this reporting, IPs directly supporting farm-level pesticide use or extension will be required to report on instances observed of pesticide resistance. USAID monitoring and evaluation field visits will examine pesticide compliance.
The application of certain, higher-risk products requires training beyond the basic level. NGOs in the DRC occasionally provide training in safe pesticide use to extension agents and input suppliers. However, there is no formal government certification for such training. L: The use of pesticides by USAID supported programs in the DRC will be monitored as part of the projects’ crop management extension program. Any incidents reported by program staff or farmers will be followed up by M&E staff. The project must maintain records of all pesticide use, monitor pesticide effectiveness, and scout for resistance. Training in monitoring and reporting must be provided to farmers. Where literacy or language is a limiting factor, training should be developed to address this concern. Some products are considered low risk for resistance development, while others allow a limited number of applications per season because of the high risk of resistance development, and must alternate with pesticides from different chemical groups. IPs will be required to report as stipulated in the SUAP in Section 6. As part of this reporting, IPs directly supporting farm-level pesticide use or extension will be required to report on instances observed of pesticide resistance. USAID monitoring and evaluation field visits will examine pesticide compliance.
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