How Surveillance & Solutions are Protecting Crops: FAW, BBTV, and Biochar Success Stories in Africa

Imagine trying to grow food on a planet that’s rapidly warming. Crops that once thrived-like maize, bananas, and other staples-are now under siege from pests, diseases, and the relentless impact of climate change. Farming is harder than ever, but there’s hope. The Surveillance, Outreach, and Solutions (SOS) approach is empowering farmers across sub-Saharan Africa to protect their crops and boost productivity.
This video showcases three inspiring success stories:
Tackling Fall Armyworm (FAW) in maize: Discover how advanced surveillance and outreach efforts are helping smallholder farmers combat this devastating pest.
Fighting Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) in Tanzania: Learn how innovative solutions are preventing the spread of this emerging disease.
Enriching soils with Biochar in West Africa: See how biochar is transforming soil health and improving crop yields.
Through a combination of technology, training, and community engagement, these initiatives are building resilience against current and emerging agricultural threats.