Cotton ready for harvesting. 

Cotton ready for harvest in the field. 

Cotton plans ready for harvest. 

Harvesting cotton. 

A Farmer Field School (FFS) analysing the cotton crops in a study plot. The group analyzes, compares and discusses findings and enact group dynamics exercises to create trust, cohesion and confidence 

A Farmer Field School (FFS) analysing the cotton crops in a study plot. The group analyzes, compares and discusses findings and enact group dynamics exercises to create trust, cohesion and confidence 

A Farmer Field School (FFS) analysing the cotton crops in a study plot. The group analyzes, compares and discusses findings and enact group dynamics exercises to create trust, cohesion and confidence 

A young farmer spraying cotton crops. There is little awareness of the severe health risks involved with repeated exposure to these toxins, nor of wearing protective gear while spraying. In Pakistan p 

Integrated Pest Management for Cotton in Asia 

Women hand-picking cotton in a field. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Farmer Field School (FFS) efforts also serve to protect workers from overexposure to harmful pesticides since it is at th 

A farmer in the Farmer Field School (FFS) showing an insect found on a cotton plant. 

A young farmer spraying cotton crops. There is little awareness of the severe health risks involved with repeated exposure to these toxins, nor of wearing protective gear while spraying. In Pakistan p 

A young farmer spraying cotton crops. There is little awareness of the severe health risks involved with repeated exposure to these toxins, nor of wearing protective gear while spraying. In Pakistan p 

A farmer preparing pesticide for cotton crops. Awareness of severe health risks involved with repeated exposure to these toxins and wearing protective gear while spraying are low. In Pakistan pesticid 

A Farmer Field School (FFS) in a cotton field observing plant growth rates and insect behavior to better manage the crops and pesticide use. 

A Farmer Field School (FFS) in a cotton field observing plant growth rates and insect behavior to better manage the crops and pesticide use. 

A farmer in the Farmer Field School (FFS) showing an insect found on a cotton plant. 

A Farmer Field School (FFS) in a cotton field observing plant growth rates and insect behavior to better manage the crops and pesticide use. 

Harvesting cotton. 

A cotton leaf being eaten and infected by harmful caterpillars.