International projects: Africa
Benin. Photo by Trond Hofsvang, Bioforsk.

Our researchers are engaged in numerous projects, all over the world.


Regional coordinator: Research director Trond Hofsvang

Current projects:

Migration potential of the banana weewil (Cosmopolites sordidus) an important insect pest on banana in Tanzania (2008-2010). Read more


Entomophatogenic nematodes in Tanzania: biological control agents of insect pests (2007-2010). Read more


Investigation of the potential of small-scale biofuel production in employment and income generation, environmental rehabilitation and socioeconomic development in Malawi (2009-2010). Read more


Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Urban and Peri-Urban Horticulture in Benin (2007-2011). Read more


Breaking the unholy alliance of food insecurity, poverty and environmental degradation in representative agro-ecological zones of Malawi: Empowering farmers with soil, water and nutrient enhancing technologies for increased productivity (2008-2010). Read more