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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 […]
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The SUR is gone. Biocontrol should be available to farmers now!
Noting the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR) was a symbol of polarisation, Ursula von der Leyen proposed to withdraw it on 6 February 2024. The SUR is off the table. IBMA now urges the Commission to work on a new proposal. We already issued a statement on the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture. (Brussels, 27 […]
MEP Irène Tolleret, Renew, and other cross-party MEPS, sent a written question to the European Commission on the subject of Biological Pest Control in February 2024. The European Commission is obliged to respond to written questions. Question for written answer to the Commission Following the European Parliament’s rejection of the draft regulation on the sustainable […]
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How the Strategic Dialogue can equip farmers with biocontrol for resilient and globally competitive agriculture.
The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture has been 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.” Farmers are the backbone of the rural economy and must be placed at the forefront of the […]
Together with the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), we invite you to participate in the 4th edition of the European Green Deal Barometer by 26th February 2024. The annual survey gathers views from sustainability experts on the European Union’s progress towards implementing the European Green Deal and its constituent policies. It also examines the […]
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Looking back on 2023 and forward to 2024 – Message from Jennifer Lewis, IBMA Executive Director
Dear Members, As 2023 comes to a close, I would like to recap on what the year brought us, the challenges we faced and the successes that will pave the way for 2024. The recently concluded COP 28 discussions issued a declaration on sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems and climate action, in which 158 heads […]