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Crops, Weeds and Pollinators

Understanding Ecological Interactions for Better Management

Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 138 p.

Author Altieri, M.A.;Nicholls, C.I.;Gillespie, M.;Waterhouse, B.;Wratten, S.;Gbèhounou, G.;Gemmill-Herren, B.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This publication looks at managing agricultural systems through an ecological approach, building upon beneficial biological interactions and finding positive synergies between pollination and weed management. These two aspects of agriculture consist of a multitude of interactions, both beneficial and harmful for the farmer and agriculture in general. If the practices applied to effectively control weeds can also benefit pollinators, there may be multiple benefits. As part of FAO ’s “Global Actio n on Pollination Services for Sustainable Agriculture”, this publication was prepared in collaboration with experts to develop sound advice aimed for a wide range of countries and contexts to sustainably promote the twin goals of weed and pollinator management.

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