Crop Protection
Pests and plant diseases can erode the hard work of farmers and cause significant losses in yield and income, posing a serious threat to food security. Globalization, trade and climate change, as well as declining productivity due to decades of agricultural intensity and environmental degradation, have all contributed to significant increases and the spread of cross-border pests and diseases. Pests and diseases can spread easily in a number of lands and reach epidemics. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated by crop failures in the wild and in pastures, threatening the livelihoods of farmers and the food and nutrition security of millions over time.