Cultivida Presented Technical Proposals to Address Agricultural Issues in Chili Pepper and Bell Pepper Crops

At the II Capsicum Business Encounter, held on July 10 and 11 at the Catholic University Santa María (Arequipa), Cultivida presented technical proposals to address agricultural challenges in Peruvian chili and pepper crops, with emphasis on reducing pesticide residues and improving competitiveness in international markets. During his participation, engineer Rubén Carrasco, executive director of Cultivida, spoke about the importance of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) as the basis for safe and sustainable production. "GAP includes the responsible and authorized use of pesticides for effective and reliable pest control, from the field to distribution, minimizing residues and protecting human, animal, and environmental health," Carrasco highlighted. Likewise, he highlighted the progress of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in crops such as grapes and blueberries, thanks to the combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods. The use of biopesticides, crop rotation, cover ...