Integrating Farmers’ Indigenous Knowledge of Insects, Crops and Livestock with Modern Protection Technology for Optimum Food Production

Abstract

*A keynote address presented at the 49th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria, held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Date: 9th October, 2018. Preamble I am most privileged to have this opportunity of giving a keynote address or opening address at this 49th Annual Conference of our revered Entomological Society of Nigeria. I was astonished when I was told to take this task. First, from 2012-2016, I statutorily gave presidential addresses in Opening Ceremonies of our conferences. I then listened to Keynote addresses delivered by resource persons recommended by host branches considered and approved by Council of which I was chairman. Now it is my turn to give the Keynote address two years after my tenure. I feel highly honoured and grateful to you all.