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Integrated Pest Management requires innovative approaches and commercial demonstration for widespread adoption.
Conclusion
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an important component of sustainable crop protection; however, it requires more knowledge than traditional pesticide applications. To enhance the successful implementation of IPM, it is imperative to adopt innovative approaches and new tools, such as integrating resistant plant varieties, the use of biopesticides or new pheromones, artificial intelligence decision support systems, and advances in agronomy as and when they are developed. For widespread adoption within the farming community, effective and sustainable crop protection strategies should be demonstrated at a commercial scale.
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Government Response
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Source
Report
Second Report - Insect decline and UK food security
07 Mar 2024
HC 326
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.5 yrs
Report published
07 Mar 2024