US avocado import rules cut nitrogen pollution in Mexican waterways by 10%

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New US import regulations for Mexican avocados have led growers to significantly reduce their use of agricultural chemicals. The shift in farming practices resulted in a 10% decrease in nitrogen pollution in waterways near avocado-growing regions in Mexico. Stricter inspection requirements and mandatory phytosanitary certificates encouraged farmers to adopt more careful pest management. Growers were motivated by the need to maintain market access to the lucrative US market, incentivizing cleaner production methods. The outcome highlights how trade policy can produce unexpected environmental benefits without disrupting commerce.

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