Why is the plant protection sub-sector important in Yemen?

Yemen’s agricultural sector has significantly shrunk mainly due to the current conflict and this has negatively affected the plant protection sub-sector. The investment in the plant protection sub-sector is one of the keys to increase agricultural production and to improve the livelihood of Yemenis.

Are pesticides used in agriculture in Yemen?

They are used extensively for cash crops, mainly cucumbers, tomatoes, and strawberries and are one of the important technologies that can reduce food insecurity and improve incomes of rural households in Yemen. However, there is a lack of information on the proper use protected cultivation, especially the use of pesticides.

Why are tunnels important in Yemen?

Protected cultivation– The use of tunnels for protecting plants has significantly increased, even in the conflict-ridden areas. They are used extensively for cash crops, mainly cucumbers, tomatoes, and strawberries and are one of the important technologies that can reduce food insecurity and improve incomes of rural households in Yemen.

How do environmental factors affect rubber plantations?

The productivity and sustainability of rubber plantations are intricately linked to environmental and climatic factors. Soil quality, water availability, pest and disease pressure, and weather patterns play critical roles in determining the health and yield of rubber trees.

Are rubber trees good for the environment?

On the positive side, rubber trees sequester carbon, which helps mitigate climate change by decreasing atmospheric CO2 levels. Rubber plantations can also contribute to soil stabilization and watershed protection, preventing erosion and maintaining water quality.

Can rubber trees help agroecosystems adapt to tropical rainforests?

Rubber tree plantations, if properly managed, may mimic the cooling and water recycling processes of tropical rainforests, which is only one way in which the introduction of rubber trees to other agroecosystems helps them adapt.