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�� !��� � Introduction � Research Problem and objectives � Methodology � Results and discussion � Conclusion � References

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��"��#���$�����%��&�&� �� '�(%!�)� *+ � Top down approach � Conventional R&D systems with limited impact � We want to explore other options, � The way to do this is Social Learning (SL) � Limited research in SL in PNG

������#!���,!�' ���� � Participatory research is poorly defined and articulated � Current research paradigm led to Q’s � Do I and/or institution understand participatory research & can it be mainstreamed?

����#�'����-�' ���� � To understand how learning processes affect farmers’ ability to assess and integrate innovations into farming practices � To identify and analyse strategies in facilitating learning between farmers, research & extension agencies on pest � To develop a framework to facilitate learning across disciplinary, institutional and cultural boundaries

������������������������� ��������� ����������������� ������������� Enterprise Constraint's) Solution's) In the past Currently Technology options Sweetpotato None & live with the None & live with the Integrated crop management • • • • 1.Sweetpotato weevil problem problem Pheromone • Pest avoidance Pest avoidance Biotechnology(PT) • • • Poor yield Varietal tolerance Varietal tolerance Insecticides • • • • Fallow/crop rotation Predatory ants • • • Predatory ant Was not a problem (Metiufa) Agri-chemicals • • Fallow/crop rotation Improved NARI sweetpotato lines • • Taro beetle Makum system- Makum system- Insecticides/biopesticides • • • • 2.Taro predatory ants predatory ants Improved NARI taro lines • Fallow/Crop rotation (Kainantu) • • Predatory ant Pest avoidance Insecticides • • None & live with the (Kainantu) • problem Fallow/Crop rotation • None & Live with • the problem Pest avoidance • Coffee rust Fungicides Fungicides Resistant cultivars • • • • 3.Coffee Green scale Live with the Resistant cultivars Fungicides • • • • problem Live with the Successful natural enemies • • Insecticide/Bio- problem • control Insecticide/Bio- • Live with the control • problem Live with the • problem

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������+����������� � Conflicting interests � Dual role of ants � Risks to predatory ants � Systems approach to understand linkages and develop interventions

,-..�/0.��01�2�3��/�2��1 � Recognition & embracing other knowledge systems to develop pro-poor technologies � Shift in research paradigms � Mainstream farmer innovations

��,����'�� Castineiras,A., S.Caballero,G.Rego & M.Gonzalez (1982). Efectivided � tecnico econmica de empeode la hormiga Leona, Pheidole megacephala , en el control del tetuan del boniata, Cylas formicarius elegantulus , Cienc.tec.Agric., Prot.Plantes, Supl.5:103-109. Röling and Wagemakers, 1998 In: N. Röling and A. Wagemakers, Editors, � Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture. Participatory Learning and Adaptive Management in Times of Environmental Uncertainty, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (1998). Van de Fliert, E. and Braun, A.R. 2002. Conceptualizing integrative, farmer � participatory research for sustainable agriculture: From opportunities and impact. Agriculture and Human Values , 19, 25-38. Wilson, E.O (1958). Patchy distribution of ant species in New Guinea rain � forests. PSYCHE, Vol 65 March, 1958 N0.1.26-38

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