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IDRC photo: Yves Beaulieu

IDRC’s support for research in Ecuador dates back to 1975. Research initiatives have contributed knowledge and solutions in many sectors, including sustainable resource management, farming systems in several ecological zones, and social and environmental performance in the mining sector.

The health impact of the use of pesticides in farming systems has been one area of investigation. For example, research has shown that potatoes can be grown using pest management methods that reduce reliance on pesticides, and the negative effects these can have. The results have contributed to practices and policies to reduce harm to people and the environment while bringing potential economic gains and sustainability for both commercial and subsistence potato farmers across the Andes.

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