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Teaching future generations

To secure a sustainable planet for future generations, it is crucial for children to understand the importance of plant health.

By teaching them the essential connection between plant well-being and our daily lives, we are helping to pave the way for a sustainable future.

Agriculture and food

Did you know that keeping plants healthy directly affects our food security? Healthy plants mean more food available for everyone. By teaching children about the importance of plant health, we’re instilling in them the value of agriculture and the vital role it plays in sustaining our communities.

Hungry pests - the plant health villains

Plant pests are like villains that threaten the well-being of our plants. They can cause diseases, reduce crop yields, and even destroy entire harvests. Help your children understand the impact of these pests by introducing them to the concept of plant defence and the strategies we employ to protect our crops.

10 fun facts about plants

  • Plants produce 98% of our oxygen and make the air we breathe cleaner and healthier.
  • Plants make up 80% of the food we eat.
  • Plant pests eat up to 40% percent of our food crops.
  • 1 million locusts can eat 1 tonne of plants a day – large swarms can devour over 10 000 tonnes a day.
  • Plants talk to each other using chemical signals to warn about approaching pests or diseases.
  • Ladybugs are natural enemies of aphids and can be used as plant health guardians in our gardens.
  • Some plants have developed natural defences, such as thorns or toxins, to ward off pests.
  • Bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in plant health by facilitating pollination and reproduction.
  • Plants react to sound and can locate a water source by sensing vibrations.
  • Plants use tricks to attract pollinators – sometimes even mimicking insects.

We play a crucial role in shaping our children’s understanding of plant health. We need to talk to our children about the importance of plants and how they contribute to our well-being. By doing so, we are creating a generation of plant health ambassadors.