Rewarding Best Pest Management Practices via Reduced Crop Insurance Premiums
Joint Authors
Beckie, Hugh J.
Smyth, Stuart J.
Owen, Micheal D. K.
Gleim, Savannah
Source
International Journal of Agronomy
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite decades of research, development, and extension on the mitigation and management of pesticide resistance, the global agricultural situation is becoming increasingly dire.
Pest populations with evolved resistance to multiple pesticide sites of action are becoming the norm, with fewer remaining effective xenobiotics for control.
We argue that financial incentives and not regulations are needed to encourage farmers or land managers to use best management practices recommended by academia.
Although some incentives are offered by pesticide manufacturers or distributors, there is a paucity of incentives by other industry sectors and all levels of government (federal or state/provincial).
Crop insurance can be important to facilitate and reward best pest management practices and address other important agricultural policy objectives.
Herein, we describe possible changes to crop insurance programs in the United States and Canada through premium rate changes to incentivise clients to adopt best management practices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Beckie, Hugh J.& Smyth, Stuart J.& Owen, Micheal D. K.& Gleim, Savannah. 2019. Rewarding Best Pest Management Practices via Reduced Crop Insurance Premiums. International Journal of Agronomy،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Beckie, Hugh J.…[et al.]. Rewarding Best Pest Management Practices via Reduced Crop Insurance Premiums. International Journal of Agronomy No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Beckie, Hugh J.& Smyth, Stuart J.& Owen, Micheal D. K.& Gleim, Savannah. Rewarding Best Pest Management Practices via Reduced Crop Insurance Premiums. International Journal of Agronomy. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155802
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155802