Asdrubal Rodríguez, a cherry producer from Chillán in Chile, has been using the CABI BioProtection Portal to improve his farm’s production and harvests, whilst reducing his use of chemical pesticides.
Challenges faced by farmers in Chile
Farmers in Chile face crop challenges due to climate change. To adapt, farmers like Asdrubal are turning to more sustainable agricultural methods and innovative solutions.
The importance of sustainable pest control
The Portal is helping farmers in Chile by providing reliable information to help them adopt more sustainable pest control strategies. With its searchable database of registered bioprotection products, and training resources, the Portal helps growers make smarter, more sustainable crop protection decisions.
How Asdrubal has used the Portal to find solutions
Asdrubal used the Portal to identify the most suitable products and get information on how to use them optimally. By using biopesticides, says Asdrubal, he has improved the health of his soil, fruit trees, and the environment around his farm, while also protecting his workers from pesticide exposure. He’s also seen improvements in the quality, size and overall health of his crop, and a significant reduction in pests and diseases.
Summing up
Bioprotection products provide a more sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. This allows farmers like Asdrubal to reduce their environmental footprint and protect human health, while maintaining productivity.
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Protecting environmental and human health whilst farming in Chillán, Chile:
This video was produced in partnership with the Chilean Agricultural Research Institute, INIA
