The Institute of Agricultural Research (IDIAP) has recommending farmers to create management programs based on crop monitoring, for effective pest control.

According to an article in Prensa.com , "An increase in temperature in the country has led to a late attack from pests. This makes biological control more preferable, as chemicals alter and desynchronise the relationships between plants-parasites-and pests, which is detrimental, especially for grain. 'For any item to be productive it is necessary to manage it in an integrated way,' said Bruno Zachriss from the IDIAP”

The Union of Agribusiness noted that great progress has been made in achieving better quality products.

Source: Prensa.com

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