To support sustainable, regenerative farming, we call on farmers in our certification program to adopt Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which involves different cultural and biological practices to monitor and control pests, while minimizing the use of pesticides.... Continue Reading
Our approach to reducing pesticides goes beyond phasing outhighly hazardous pesticides. It includes the implementation ofIntegrated Pest Management (IPM), a system wherein alternative methods to preventing and controlling pests are considered.... Continue Reading
What can be done to reduce this reliance on pesticides and the negative consequences of pesticide use? A practical and cost-effective answer is integrated pest management (IPM).... Continue Reading
We believe that pesticide use can be decreased by strengthening and balancing the functions of the agro-ecosystem and aim to achieve a change in mindset that first looks at the environmental and social components of managing pests, and sees external inputs such as pesticides as a last resort.... Continue Reading
Definitions differ, but at its heart, sustainable agriculture is about meeting the needs of the present, without sacrificing those of tomorrow—it’s farming that is environmentally sound, socially responsible, and profitable for farmers.... Continue Reading
For farmers, sustainability is a journey. The destination? Regenerative agriculture.... Continue Reading
Our approach to reducing pesticides goes beyond phasing outhighly hazardous pesticides. It includes the implementation ofIntegrated Pest Management (IPM), a system wherein alternative methods to preventing and controlling pests are considered.
To support sustainable, regenerative farming, we call on farmers in our certification program to adopt Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which involves different cultural and biological practices to monitor and control pests, while minimizing the use of pesticides.
The purpose of this technical paper is to explain Rainforest Alliance’s position on triazole use and summarize the scientific literature underpinning that position.
Integrated weed management, and the reduction or ideally elimination of herbicide use, is a cornerstone of Regenerative Agriculture, crucial for a good health of the soil and the farms. With these guides we aim to support coffee producers in Latin America who would like to improve the soil health of their farms, reduce production costs and have a resilient […]