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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:20:00 +0100
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Re: 30% Losses
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> Global crop losses because of invertebrate pests vary from year to year, 
> but are typically in the order of 25 - 35% for wheat, cotton, maize, and 
> rice. Prophylactic [preventive] use of chemical sprays has formed the main 
> method to control invertebrate pests attacking grain crops as well as 
> pastures.

Is that not just a loss of crop, not livestock?

Best wishes

Peter
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