How to carry the business in such a way that the farmers get more income and the buyers get less money. What can be done about it
Pests and diseases are part of the natural environmental system. In environmental ecosystem there is a balance between predators and pests. This is the way of controlling populations. That organism cause disease only when their activities start to damage crops and affect yields. The aim of natural cRead more
Pests and diseases are part of the natural environmental system. In environmental ecosystem there is a balance between predators and pests. This is the way of controlling populations. That organism cause disease only when their activities start to damage crops and affect yields.
The aim of natural control is to restore a balance between pest and predator and to keep pests and diseases down to acceptable down. Our aim is not to eradicate them altogether, as they also have a role to play which in the natural system. Once a pest or disease has started to attack a crop, the damage cannot be repaired and control becomes difficult.
pests are often controlled with man made chemicals which have many harmful effects. Before taking action to control pests and diseases it is very important to make sure that problem is correctly identified. some of the methods include:
A soil managed using organic methods.
weeding should done regularly
A wide variety or “genetic diversity” between the plants within a single crop is important.
Crop rotation also helps a variety of natural predators to survive
See less
To ensure farmers receive more income while buyers spend less, implement direct-to-consumer models such as farmer's markets, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online platforms connecting farmers directly with consumers. This reduces intermediaries, lowers costs, and increases profitRead more
To ensure farmers receive more income while buyers spend less, implement direct-to-consumer models such as farmer’s markets, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or online platforms connecting farmers directly with consumers. This reduces intermediaries, lowers costs, and increases profits for farmers. Additionally, leveraging technology for efficient supply chain management and adopting fair trade practices can help achieve these goals.
See less