Benefits of Biopesticides towards sustainable farming!
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Benefits of Biopesticides towards sustainable farming!
With the growing awareness of environmental safety and sustainable agriculture practices, Biopesticides presents a viable opportunity to co-exist with the chemical molecules providing several benefits over conventional practices. Biopesticides are derived from natural sources like bacteria, fungi and plant extracts, which help to control pests without harming the environment, soil or human health. They are beneficial to protect crops and improve soil fertility promoting organic farming.
BioPrime hosts India’s largest plant associated microbial library, ‘BioNexus’ with a collection of nearly 18000 microbial strains. This robust library contains over 185 potent microbial strains collected from 13 agro-climatic zones spanning over 3 biodiversity hotspots in India. One of the most effective and commonly used biofungicide is Trichoderma used in the early days to prevent diseases.
BioPrime has developed a highly effective Trichoderma product ‘TrichoNexus’ based on the selective & highly effective genus of fungi meant to control soil & seed borne diseases. It is developed to control a wide range of diseases in nurseries & fields. It is formulated with microbe consortia sourced from varied agroclimatic locations, providing versatility and adaptability to different soil types and climates.
Biopesticides, especially the biofungicides presents immense opportunity as Indian agriculture shifts toward sustainable practices. It is assisting farmers in enhancing crop quality and yield in response to the growing demand for organic crops. They are an essential component of India's transition to sustainable agriculture because of these long-term advantages.
1. Safe Pest Control
Biopesticides and biofungicides are derived from natural sources like bacteria, fungi and plant extracts, which are effective for crop growth. These are environmentally friendly, target-specific, and biodegradable, leading to reduced environmental impact and minimal risk to human health. They target harmful pests without affecting beneficial insects, resulting in healthy crop production and soil fertility.
2. Eco-Friendly Techniques
Unlike chemical fertilizers, biopesticides do not harm the environment as they are crafted with environmentally friendly materials, many biopesticides break down quickly in the environment, reducing the risk of long-term pollution of soil and water.
3. Boost Soil Fertility
Biopesticides promote microbial activity in the soil, improving its fertility. Healthy soil leads to stronger and relevant growth increasing the yield. It also enhances soil fertility, resulting in an increase in crop production. You can make your farming easy and convenient with effective biofertilizers.
4. Pest Resistance
Chemical pesticides lose effectiveness over time as pests develop resistance, requiring stronger or more frequent applications. In contrast, biofungicide products use multiple biological mechanisms to control pests, targeting specific life stages, thereby effectively breaking the resistance cycle. Biopesticides are well-suited for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, which combine various pest control methods to minimize environmental impact and maximize effectiveness.
Take a leap towards sustainable farming with BioPrime’s biopesticides!
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