Integrated pest management (IPM) of passion fruit crops with Dia-Agri fertilizers

According to recent media reports, passion fruit ranks first in pesticide residue levels. However, the Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture has stated that the presentation of these findings has been overly sensationalized. The Council of Agriculture also points out that from the year 2020 to 2023, there has been a significant improvement in compliance rates regarding pesticide residue monitoring in passion fruit.

However, if consumers still feel uneasy, the institute recommends thoroughly washing and drying the fruit before consumption, and when cutting open, ensuring the inner parts are clean. Alternatively, consumers can opt for passion fruit with verified production and sales traceability. Agricultural products bearing the traceability label in Taiwan have pesticide residue compliance rates of over 98%.

Recently, the Dia-Agri team visited a passion fruit orchard in Gaoshu Township, Pingtung County. They adopted non-toxic cultivation practices, utilizing nano-calcium silicon fertilizer and Bacillus subtilis 151B1 liquid fertilizer. This management approach resulted in robust growth of passion fruit plants, abundant fruit yield, and sturdy stems capable of withstanding dramatic temperature changes, preventing premature fruit drop. Moreover, the resilient fruit skins resist anthracnose infection, exemplifying the use of environmentally friendly materials in passion fruit cultivation.

The Dia-Agri team remains committed to promoting integrated pest management, which not only ensures food safety but also contributes to environmental sustainability.

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Caption: The passion fruit plants exhibit robust growth and abundant fruit yield, exemplifying the use of environmentally friendly materials in passion fruit cultivation.