Impact of integrated pest management on the profitability of field crop farms
Luc Belzile
Description
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.
Objective(s)
- Measure the contribution of IPM to the profitability of field crop farms
- Analyze the cost structure, especially for pesticides, labor, and professional services
- Help producers better identify measures that encourage the use of IPM in 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.
Partners
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Groupes-conseils agricoles du Québec
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