Smart Pest Management for Tomato Crops in Tunisia

Decision Support Systems for sustainable and chemical-reduced agriculture

Tomato Crop Threats

Tomatoes are a vital crop in Tunisia, cultivated year-round in open fields and greenhouses. They are severely threatened by pests and diseases, particularly Tuta absoluta.

Smart Pest Management

The KAFACI-PEST-FAW program, in partnership with CRRHAB, develops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and Decision Support Systems (DSS) to protect tomato crops while reducing chemical pesticide use.

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Project Overview

KAFACI

The Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI)

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Smart Soft PRO

Tunisian engineering company developing SmartFarm solutions using IoT and AI.

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MARHP

The Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources, and Fisheries (MARHP)

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IRESA

The Institution of Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA)

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CRRHAB

The Regional Research Center on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (CRRHAB)

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Pr. Asma Laarif

Pr. Asma Laarif is a researcher in plant protection and a specialist in insect pests of crops at the CRRHAB

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Dr. Thameur Bouslama

Dr. Thameur Bouslama is a researcher in plant and environmental protection and an engineer in plant production

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Dr. Hela Chikh-Rouhou

Dr. Hela Chikh-Rouhou is a researcher in vegetable crops at the CRRHAB.

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Mr. Bechir Ben Brika

Mr. Bechir Ben Brikais the Founder & CEO of Smart Soft Pro

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Technical documents

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Scientific publications

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How does it work?

  • Field & Greenhouse Monitoring

    Continuous monitoring of tomato crops to detect pest population dynamics.

  • Decision Support System (DSS)

    Data-driven tools support farmers in choosing optimal pest control strategies.

  • Integrated Pest Management

    Combining biological, ecological, and chemical methods to ensure sustainability.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

IPM is an ecosystem-based strategy focusing on long-term prevention of pests through biological control, habitat manipulation, and reduced pesticide use.

The DSS provides real-time data, alerts, and recommendations to help farmers make informed decisions on pest control, irrigation, and crop management while reducing chemical inputs.

Reducing pesticide use protects the environment, preserves beneficial insects, improves food safety, and supports sustainable agriculture, especially in water-scarce regions like Tunisia.

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Dubai office

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