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How farmers in Peru are improving practices through sustainable biological control
September 12, 2025
Natália Corniani
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In an effort to further promote sustainable agricultural practices in Peru, PlantwisePlus is supporting technicians and farmers to strengthen their capacity to identify and apply biological control agents. This has reduced dependence on chemical pesticides and increased adoption of more sustainable pest management practices.
Private-sector plant clinics advancing sustainable agriculture in Costa Rica
September 10, 2025
Carlos Vásquez, Juan Orozco, Luis Medina, Natália Corniani, Yelitza Colmenarez
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Costa Rica is recognized worldwide for its green credentials; a reputation built on a commitment to biodiversity and sustainability. Agriculture, as one of the nation’s most important economic sectors, plays a role in supporting this focus. To ensure that farming aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), government agencies, international organizations, and private companies are…
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