Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture: Integrating IPM and Climate-Smart Practices

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IPM and Climate-Smart Agriculture are gaining momentum in the national agenda. Challenges include lack of focus on IPM, limited practices, and incentive structures. However, new opportunities are emerging with increased engagement, technology integration, and market valuations. The IPM Alliance aims to bridge knowledge gaps through a public-private partnership. The panel discussion focuses on moving forward with industry expert Keith Pitts.

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IPM & Climate Smart Ag Getting on the Agenda National IPM Coordinating Committee October 19, 2023

The Challenges Until recently, IPM has largely been absent from the discussion Regenerative, Sustainable, Organic But new opportunities are emerging Limited Crops and Practices Row Crops, No-Till Specialty Crops, Greenhouse? Refresh for integrating new technologies is needed Bio, Big Data and Precision Ag Incentive structures, particularly private sector, were not designed for ag Low participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets Support for transition period, e.g. risk management needed Farms, Farmers and Resilience not the focus IPM research investment stagnant Viewing IPM through a climate-smart lens

The Opportunities Until recently, IPM has largely been absent from the discussion IPM is foundational to all farming systems Pest management practices are still top of mind to consumer Limited Crops and Practices Increased USDA, FFAR and Stakeholder engagement Refresh for integrating new technologies is needed Acknowledgement that data gaps exist and need to be filled; sustained dialogue necessary Incentive structures getting a second look Setting market valuations for BMPs and ecosystem services can help drive incentives Other crops & key metrics are entering the discussion; e.g. biodiversity, resilience Recognized need of key targets and supported practices & support transition, risk management IPM research investment stagnant Tackling all the above will establish relevance & create funding opportunities Developing infrastructure to reduce grower burden & increase grower participation

The IPM Alliance: A Public-Private Partnership Identify Knowledge Gaps Sponsor, and advocate for, research to fill said Knowledge Gaps Integration of new technologies Sustained and Harmonized Dialogue Establish valuations for ecosystem services Initial Plan: 5-Years, $10M