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Book (stand-alone)Pests of economic importance in Ukraine
Integrated pest management manual
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The Integrated pest management manual on pests of economic importance in Ukraine was prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU), under a regional project of FAO’s Technical Cooperation Programme, aiming at strengthening the capacities of seven countries in the area of plant protection. This manual was developed in the context of the implementation of the activities of the project dedicated to strengthening the national capacities to protect from plant pests some of the most economically important crops in Ukraine. The manual helps in increasing awareness of the readers on the economically important pests in Ukraine, as well as on the methods of their control, taking into account not only the effectiveness of measures undertaken, but also the protection of natural environment and the health of consumers. -
Book (stand-alone)Phasing out Highly Hazardous Pesticides is possible! Farmer experiences in growing coffee without endosulfan 2015
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No results found.This leaflet aims to inform policy decision makers about successful farmer experiences in managing coffee pests without the insecticide endosulfan. It demonstrates that phasing out of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) in favor of safe and cost-effective alternatives is entirely possible - on large estates and small family farms. The findings also serve as useful generic lessons for governments, farmers and other stakeholders on how improve chemicals management and promote sustainable agricultur e in the context of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) conventions. -
BookletInternational Year of Plant Health 2020 - Protecting plants, protecting life 2019Plant health is a global issue. The International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) brochure shows how FAO and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) are working to protect plant health worldwide. The publication provides in-depth spotlights from countries in five regions to illustrate what can be done to secure healthy plants and plant products from pests and diseases. Governments, private sector, farmers and agribusiness, and finally the general public, can all contribute to plant health with specific action.
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