The card game, developed by DAAS experts involved with ENDURE’s Network of Advisers, is designed to facilitate the implementation of IPM in small groups. It does this through a practical exercise, whereby participants seek to solve a local agricultural problem using only IPM.

Common to these local problems is the fact they are not easily solved with the application of pesticides, which means the group involved has to come up with alternatives.

The game consists of two parts:

• A number of cases with common pest problems
• 20 solution cards with IPM-based potential solutions

How it is played:

• Participants are divided into small groups (3-4 persons is optimal)
• Cases and cards are distributed

The game is divided into two rounds:

• Round 1: Each group discusses the various solution cards in relation to the problem presented. The facilitator highlights to the group that the only available solutions are those on the cards. The group is told to choose the three solutions they think are most important to solve the given problem. If time allows, they can also prioritise the solutions
• Round 2: The solutions are presented by the groups. Pros and cons of the different strategies are discussed, including the connection to IPM.

The creators of the game note that it is an advantage to give the same case to more than one group, as it opens up better discussions about the choice of solutions. If the game follows a general presentation about IPM, it serves as practical repetition of the theory behind IPM.

You can download more information on how to use and play the card game below, along with a full set of solution cards and examples of relevant cases. More information is also available via the ENDURE Information Centre.

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  IPM card game - In English [pdf - 22441 kB]
• IPM card game - In German [pdf - 44086 kB]