In Colombia, they reinforce phytosanitary control in pineapple crops of communities

Published 2021년 2월 24일

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The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) has emphasized the need for Good Agricultural Practices in pineapple cultivation, particularly in crops owned by the indigenous community of Piracemo in Vaupés. During inspections, no major pests were found, but bedbugs were detected in some plants and fruit. ICA's goal is to enhance the quality of pineapple production and ensure agro-food security. This is done through polyculture farming, which includes pineapple, wild cassava, banana, sugarcane, and Amazonian lulos, covering about 1 to 2 hectares per year. ICA plans to continue monitoring and guiding agricultural producers in the region to maintain phytosanitary standards.

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The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) reiterated the importance of implementing Good Agricultural Practices in the cultivation of pineapple. The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) carried out activities aimed at reinforcing surveillance and pest control in pineapple crops of the indigenous community of Piracemo, in the department of Vaupés. The objective was to strengthen the phytosanitary status in pineapple production, in order to guarantee the agro-food security of the Colombian countryside. "The work is carried out to ensure that the producers of the indigenous communities maintain a clean and good quality production, and in the coming years have enough food to support the family", highlighted the sectional manager of the ICA, in Vaupés, Blanca Cecilia Ortiz Novoa. The Colombian phytosanitary authority detailed that no prioritized pests were found in pineapple crops, but the presence of bedbugs was detected in some plants and fruit. Along these lines, the ICA ...

Source: Redagricola