Find out how developments in pest control will secure future food production
The world’s population is expected to grow from about 8 billion in 2022 to 9.7 billion by 2050. Providing enough food to feed so many mouths is one of the greatest challenges we face.
Pesticides play an important role in boosting agricultural productivity but can have adverse impacts on human health and the environment. How can we address this challenge? Read the article to find out about the latest developments in pest control, from insect pheromones to essential oils. Use the resource with your GCSE and equivalent learners to develop their understanding of pesticides and their alternatives while linking this to yield, percentage yield and atom economy calculations.
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