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Maroc Maroc - WN.COM - Science - 20/Oct 06:04

Smarter agriculture: farmers work with nature to cut pesticides

With support from EU-funded researchers, farmers across Europe are adopting smarter and better integrated pest management that protects crops and cuts chemicals – without cutting profits. By Michaela Nesvarova In sunny Tourinha, a small town north of Lisbon, farmer Bruno Neves proudly walks through his fields and greenhouses full of lettuce and cucumbers. Come Christmastime, there will also be the traditional Portuguese Christmas cabbage. Ladybirds, hoverflies and other insects buzz through the air, tiny allies in his mission to grow healthy crops. “I create good conditions for insects to live on my farm,” said Neves, who works hard to limit the use of chemical pesticides. “We cannot fight...

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