Time for Clarity – France Biocontrôle, the Official National Association of IBMA Global in France

IBMA Global and France Biocontrôle are happy to confirm that France Biocontrôle has been designated as the Official National Association of IBMA Global in France. This status will now feature as a tagline in communications by France Biocontrôle. The status of IBMA France as an IBMA Global National Association was terminated in April 2023 following […]

Biocontrol solutions included in Renew Europe Action plan for a sustainable, competitive and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

We are delighted to share that the Renew Europe Action Plan for a sustainable, competitive and fairly rewarded EU agriculture includes proposals for biocontrol in line with some IBMA recommendations. The Action Plan proposes several actions in response to farmers protests and issues of concern, both in the short and medium/long term. It is mainly […]

Update on the Sustainable Use Regulation from Jennifer Lewis, Executive Director

Dear Member,We are experiencing turbulent times in Brussels and around Europe. Farmers are protesting in record numbers and policymakers are reacting. In a shock moment, Ursula von der Leyen proposed to withdraw the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR). We expect the College of Commissioners to accept this. IBMA is now urging the Commission to work on a […]

Application

Dear IBMA Applicant, Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers’ Association (IBMA)! As the voice of the Biocontrol industry, IBMA represents all its members to promote biocontrol and bring to the market via proportionate regulation modern, green biocontrol tools, inspired by, harnessed or harvested from nature. Your participation […]

Spearheading Innovative-Nature-based Solutions to Ensure Food Security: Biocontrol Industry Meeting Attracts More Than 1800 Delegates in Basel

The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2023 welcomed over 1800 participants from 58 countries highlighting the essential role biocontrol plays in providing better solutions for plant protection and securing the future of food and farming. Organised by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL and IBMA (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association) in Basel, Switzerland, the 18th […]

EU Parliament rejects SUR opportunity to provide farmers with biocontrol alternatives to secure food production 

A majority of the European Parliament rejected the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR) on November 22, 2023. IBMA regrets the loss of an opportunity that had the potential to accelerate access to innovative nature-based solutions. (Brussels, 23 November 2023) Until now, the SUR was the only piece of EU legislation on the table that would have […]