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Integrated Pest Management

Cropaia

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to controlling pests in agriculture. Rather than relying on chemical pesticides, IPM utilizes a combination of techniques to prevent and mitigate pest infestations. This includes biological control, habitat modification, and cultural practices.

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Pesticide Rotation: A Must for Effective Pest Management

Cropaia

Farmers widely use pesticides for controlling pest populations and diseases in agricultural production systems. However, resistance to pesticides is a significant problem in agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields and increased pesticide use, which can have negative environmental and health impacts.

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‘The Avocado Debate’: Can organic labelling make a difference?

Sustainable Food Trust

Sarah Compson, Associate Director of the Soil Association and International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) Organics International World Board member agrees saying, “it’s important to look behind the label and understand the standards underpinning a certification in order to get a sense of the real difference it makes”.