Biopesticides in Modern Farming

Discuss a scenario in which biological pest control products are scaled up across diverse crops. Analyze the drivers (cost, sustainability, regulatory pathways), barriers (awareness, training, supply chains), and potential effects on yields, farm incomes, biodiversity, and pest resistance. Compare this approach with conventional chemical pesticides and integrated pest management. Propose a step-by-step plan for a national extension program to promote safe adoption, monitor outcomes with shared data, and develop policy recommendations that balance farmers’ needs, environmental protection, and public health.