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Biocontrol in questions for confirmation hearings
In September 2024, Ursula von der Leyen proposed a team of Commissioner- designates and revealed goals for each of them. The Mission Letters relating to Agriculture and Health included mandates on biocontrol. To be approved and appointed, Commissioners-designate will appear in confirmation hearings at the European Parliament from 4 November. As a result of IBMA’s […]
We are happy to announce the winners of the Bernard Blum Award. Congratulations to:
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On World Food Day, a call to support farmers and biocontrol innovators for a better future
A food secure world requires investing in farmers and supporting innovators to ensure “the right to foods for a better life and a better future.” We can start by rewarding farmers for working with nature-friendly solutions, such as biocontrol, and alleviating bureaucratic burdens on biocontrol innovators. Pests and diseases pose a major threat to food […]
Are you going to ABIM this year? Then visit us in Hall 4.0, Booth 40 This is an exciting opportunity to: We look forward to seeing you there!
We are pleased to announce that Biocrop was approved by the IBMA council as the new IBMA National Association in Greece. Biocrop was established to promote all four categories of biocontrol and ecological methods in agriculture. We look forward to working with them!
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Von Der Leyen heard us: Biocontrol included as a priority for the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has issued a Mission Letter to the Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare requiring him to focus on “the accelerated use of bio-controls”. On 17 September, Ursula von der Leyen revealed the goals for each of the Commissioner-designates and their portfolios. In particular, accelerating biocontrol and delivering the […]
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Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture includes Biocontrol in its Recommendations
IBMA welcomes the inclusion of biocontrol in the recommendations for transitioning to sustainable food systems in the Strategic Dialogue report. This speaks for the crucial role biocontrol plays in the future of agriculture and reflects the input IBMA provided in the consultation process. The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture brought together 29 […]