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Pest management & pesticides

Pest management: the art of mimicking nature (pdf 160kb)

This article presents a vision of how pest and disease problems in agriculture can be addressed. It is based on experiences in different semi-arid regions, mainly in India and West Africa.

It provides insight into various aspects of pest management including:
- Nature and farming
- Prevention versus treatment
- Enhancing biodiversity
- Crop management

The article recommends several effective strategies for pest management, based on ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth, managing the cropping pattern of an area, and understanding the natural environment and the ecology of the pests.

 

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