Authored by Jaime C. Piñero and Roshan Manandhar, this review explores how crop diversification methods—trap crops, flowering plants, and intercropping—enhance pest control, reduce chemical inputs, and promote sustainable vegetable production systems.
Ananya Verma
Programme Lead
Ananya oversees programme design and implementation across CAT’s priority landscapes. She works closely with partners to align field-level initiatives with CAT’s broader agroecological vision. With experience in sustainable agriculture and community-led development, she focuses on strengthening collaboration, tracking progress, and ensuring learning feeds back into strategy. Ananya plays a key role in translating collective goals into actionable programmes while supporting adaptive, context-sensitive approaches across diverse geographies.
