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  "id": 19763253,
  "title": "Birds and bats nearly double cacao harvests on Peruvian farms, study finds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/birds-and-bats-nearly-double-cacao-harvests-on-peruvian-farms-study",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-13T04:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/researchers-studying-28-peruvian-cacao-farms-found-that-trees-attracting-birds-and-bats-nearly-doubled-harvests-through-pest-control-adding-an-estimated-1640-per-hectare-in-yearly-production-value-/articleshow/135757943.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A recent study highlights the vital role of wildlife, particularly birds and bats, in managing pests on cacao farms. These creatures enhance cacao production, especially in areas rich in trees, leading to improved farmer profits. However, for farmers to maximize these benefits, preserving diverse habitats and effectively managing tree growth to ensure adequate light for cacao trees is essential.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}