Ethiopian farmers get safety training to cut pesticide risks
NCT ID NCT07507994
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 12-week behavioral program designed to help smallholder farmers in Ethiopia use pesticides more safely and improve food hygiene. About 572 farmers from 22 villages will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual farming advice. The program includes education, hands-on demonstrations, and follow-up visits. Researchers will measure changes in safe pesticide use and food safety practices using questionnaires.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (education, skills training, demonstrations, and motivational strategies)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a practical, low-cost program that helps farmers protect themselves and their families from pesticide poisoning and foodborne illness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial in two districts of Ethiopia, so results may not apply to other regions. The intervention relies on farmers changing long-standing habits, which can be difficult to sustain.
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