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Partnerships, key for the advancement of CampoLimpio in Central America
The key factors to advance more dynamically in the recovery of empty pesticide containers and contribute to the development of the circular economy in Latin America are partnerships, the active participation of the agricultural chain and legislation that requires a management plan for these residues. This is the vision of José Perdomo, President of CropLife Latin America, the organization that leads the CampoLimpioSM program in the Latin American region.
2021 Annual Report
New challenges amid the economic recovery
The presidents' message highlighting the adoption of new technologies and the importance of modernizing regulatory frameworks; a video, an interactive map, and several infographics summarize this year CropLife Latin America’s operations.
The digital ecosystem of croplifela.org increases its reach
More than 500,000 people visited the website during 2021 and more than 9,000 certifications were awarded on the virtual course platform on Good Agricultural Practices in the responsible use of agrochemicals.
What are the forms of illegal trade in agricultural inputs in Latin America?
Products without registration, counterfeit, adulterated, repackaged, contraband or stolen are the modalities of illegal trade of agricultural inputs in Latin America, as confirmed by CropLife Latin America, which leads an awareness campaign against this crime that affects health, the environment and the economy.
Agriculture without innovation does not exist
Interview on the challenges of the sector in post-pandemic times with Sergi Vizoso-Sansano, current president of the CropLife Latin America Board of Directors and Senior Vice President of BASF's Agriculture Solutions Division in Latin America.
Private Standards, sustainability or marketing
Private standards are useful for aspects of sustainability such as the preservation of ecology or improve working conditions. Not surprisingly, agricultural certification schemes have proliferated, both geographically and thematically.
Colombian coffee, a story of good agricultural practices
At least 10 pests, including insects, weeds and diseases, can affect the coffee crop of the South American country. To protect their crops, coffee growers must implement agronomic management strategies with an Integrated Pest Management plan, IPM, which include the use of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.
Advocacy and promotion of science-based regulatory frameworks continues
2020 Annual Report - During 2020, CropLife Latin America continued to defend and promote science-based regulatory frameworks as one of its strategic priorities, maintaining permanent and proactive dialogue with regulatory authorities and other sectors. Learn about our annual report in this video.