Project manager
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This project was aimed at evaluating the impact of integrated pest management (IPM) on the profitability of field crop farms. The appropriate quantitative methods was used to analyze data from Québec’s agricultural advisory groups (Groupes conseils agricoles). Project findings were used to measure how much IPM contributes to the profitability of farms producing field crops.
From 2016 to 2018
Project duration
Field crops
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
This project proved that, in many cases, crop yields improve with the adoption of integrated pest management strategies.
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Groupes-conseils agricoles du Québec
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