Effects of pesticides on the right to food 2017, para. 94
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In ecological farming, crops are protected from pest damage by enhancing biodiversity and encouraging the presence of natural enemies of pests. Examples include developing habitats around farms to support natural enemies and other beneficial wildlife or applying functional agrobiodiversity, using scientific strategies to increase natural enemy populations. Crop rotation and usage of cover crops also help protect the soil from various pathogens, suppress weeds and increase organic content, while more resistant crop varieties can help prevent plant disease.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right to food
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Environment
Food & Nutrition
Health
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N.A.
Year
2017
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Other
Reference
SR Food, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/48, para. 94.