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Modelling policies towards pesticide-free agricultural production systems

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  • Mack, G.
  • Finger, R.
  • Ammann, J.
  • El Benni, N.

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The use of pesticides implies negative effects on human health and the environment. Thus, the reduction in pesticide risks without harming food security and farmers' income is a key policy goal.

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  • Mack, G. & Finger, R. & Ammann, J. & El Benni, N., 2023. "Modelling policies towards pesticide-free agricultural production systems," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 207(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:207:y:2023:i:c:s0308521x23000471
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103642
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