• Yokohama Rubber reported field trials validated selected pesticides to control rubber tree leaf fall disease in Indonesia, supporting more stable natural rubber output.
• Quality checks found proper pesticide use did not affect natural rubber latex or the properties of natural or vulcanized rubber.
• The SATREPS-backed project will start smallholder farm evaluations from September 2025, targeting growers that produce over 90% of Indonesia’s supply.
• Plans now shift to commercialization steps, including pesticide registration for use in Indonesia.

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