Reducing pesticide use a key challenge for cotton research
Cotton farmers are often accused of overusing pesticides, but they sometimes do not have access to enough information on alter-native methods to improve their daily cropping practices and thus reduce some pest damage to their crops. CIRAD is conducting development-oriented research to benefit African cotton smallholders-through participative methods, scientists and farmers are implementing a range of agricultural practices to enhance sustainable pest management.
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| Language: | eng |
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CIRAD-CA
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| Subjects: | H10 - Ravageurs des plantes, |
| Online Access: | http://agritrop.cirad.fr/536485/ http://agritrop.cirad.fr/536485/1/ID536485.pdf |
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