Integrated Pest Management in Chinese Agriculture:A review of challenges and opportunities
Shilo Yin, MLWS 2023
This review scrutinizes the detrimental effects of chemical pesticides on the environment and human health in agriculture. It advocates for integrated pest management (IPM) as an alternative, sustainable practice. Despite its potential, global adoption of IPM faces challenges. The review analyzes these barriers across regions and explores strategies to enhance IPM implementation. Focusing on China, it evaluates three methods employed to tackle IPM adoption hurdles. Based on insights gathered, the review concludes with practical recommendations tailored to China's context. These recommendations aim to promote IPM adoption not only in China but also globally. By addressing obstacles and proposing specific solutions, the review aims to facilitate widespread adoption of IPM, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.
