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Banana crop protection in Piura, Peru

Overview

Banana producers in Piura, Peru, have initiated technical training and biosecurity programs to protect crops from pests and diseases.

Initially, efforts focused on sanitary management and early detection through the ‘Prueba de Caja’ (Box Test) methodology. This training, provided by the Regional Government of Piura, aimed to improve the capacity of local farmers to identify phytosanitary issues and implement Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM).

As the initiative expanded, the focus shifted toward specific mitigation strategies against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 4 Tropical (Foc R4T). Technical assistance now includes the implementation of strict biosecurity protocols, such as establishing controlled access points, installing footbaths, fencing properties, and disinfecting tools and equipment to prevent the spread of the fungus.

Entities

Regional Government of Piura · Piura · Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 4 Tropical · Regional Directorate of Agriculture · Sullana

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Piura banana producers strengthen biosecurity against Fusarium R4T

    Banana producers in Piura, Peru, are adopting new biosecurity protocols, including controlled access and tool disinfection, to protect crops against the Fusarium R4T fungus.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Banana producers in Piura reinforce pest and disease controls

    Banana producers in Sullana, Peru, participated in technical training to improve early pest detection and integrated disease management for their crops.

Sources

agronline.pe · agropress.pe · mineriaenergia.com · ncscampeche.com