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On 25 April 2024, IBMA and Copa Cogeca wrote to President of the EU Commission Ursula Von der Leyen requesting for the chance to engage in a constructive dialogue with relevant stakeholders to urgently address these challenges to boost the competition potential of European farmers. Read in full below or download here. Dear President Von […]
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IBMA and IFOAM Organics Europe Call for Policies to Promote the Uptake of Biocontrol
IFOAM Organics Europe and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) call for policies to promote the uptake of safe, environmentally friendly and efficient biocontrol solutions of natural origin suitable for organic farming, and for a transition to sustainable agriculture systems. (Brussels, 25 April 2024) The last months’ intense political discussions have shown that at least […]
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Biocontrol market now worth over 1.6 billion Euro, but EU policies are a bottleneck to unlocking full potential
The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) member survey shows that the biocontrol market in Europe is now worth over 1.6 billion Euro representing almost 10% of the European crop protection market. Even though, in Europe, it takes up to 10 years for a new product to be approved and available for use, the biocontrol market […]
The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2024 will take place from 21 to 23 October in Basel, Switzerland. The Call for Papers is now open. Please submit an abstract by 30 June 2024, 18:00 CET We invite submissions for the following: Please submit an abstract by 30 June 2024, 18:00 CET. You will find all the information you need here.
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Belgian Ministers express support for biocontrol at opening of new facility
IBMA Member, Biobest welcomed David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Self-Employed, SMEs and Agriculture, Institutional Reforms and Democratic Renewal and Jo Brouns – Flemish Minister of Economy, Innovation, Work, Social Economy and Agriculture to officially open its new cutting-edge, predatory mite production facility where the the group’s new name, BioFirst Group, and […]
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IBMA’s Input to the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture
The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture was launched to address issues such as “a fair standard of living for farmers and rural communities” and “support agriculture within the boundaries of our planet and its ecosystems.” Professor Strohschneider, Chair of the Strategic Dialogue, invited IBMA and other organisations to share their views on a number of areas. […]
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded FARM programme is a five-year 37 million USD programme aiming to catalyse a framework for regulatory and financial investment in the agriculture sector to reduce the use of harmful pesticides and plastics in agricultural production and encourage the adoption of low and non-chemical alternatives including biocontrol. With financial incentives […]
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Lengthy Authorisation Processes Threatening Biocontrol Innovations and Farmer Competitiveness
IBMA Calls for Policies that Accelerate the Uptake of Biocontrol Farmers have been slowly reducing the use of chemical pesticides across Europe since 2011 without sufficient access to alternative Plant Protection Products such as biocontrol. This is endangering productivity and generational renewal. Farmers have had enough as we see on the streets of Europe. While […]
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High-level Discussion under the Auspices of the Belgian Presidency | Speed-up Biocontrol Authorisation | Knowledge, Know-how & Biocontrol for Farmers Now
The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) invited a range of stakeholders to a high-level discussion under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency, on 19 March, to discuss how to speed-up biocontrol authorisation and get biocontrol knowledge, know-how and solutions to farmers now. At the event held under Chatham House Rule, support for biocontrol was expressed, […]
If you ate today, thank a woman in agriculture Every year on 8 March we celebrate International Women’s Day highlighting the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is a moment to reflect on progress made and on what still needs to happen to forge a more inclusive world for women. Invest in Women […]