Building on Support for Biocontrol

The new European Commissioners have been confirmed. Biocontrol received cross-party support during the hearings, and we expect biocontrol to play an important role in areas such as the Biotech Act and industrial prosperity as well as the Vision for Food and Agriculture. We are therefore taking this opportunity to remind the European Commission of the […]

IBMA and FAO sign Letter of Intent

We are happy to announce that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) signed a Letter of Intent in November 2024. This marks a significant step in our work to accelerate the uptake of biological control around the world and transition to sustainable agri-food systems […]

Politicians and growers discuss biocontrol and the agricultural transition

Award winning journalist Pierre Girard regularly reports on environmental and agricultural issues, and now wants to understand more about the politics that drive them. In his latest film, Brussels Sprouts, he visits Vincent a tomato grower using biocontrol in the Netherlands along with Anja Hazecamp and Carolin von der Plas, politicians who do not always […]

Spotlight on biocontrol at Commissioner-designate Hansen’s hearing

Christophe Hansen, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food expressed support for biocontrol during his hearing. In his introductory statement Hansen mentioned the importance of strengthening competitiveness of the entire food value chain via investment in Research & Investment and supporting on-farm deployment of cutting-edge technologies (such as precision fermentation and biocontrol) and that the CAP is […]

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 […]

Autumn General Assembly (GA)

We are looking forward to greeting members, on October 21, at the General Assembly (GA) both in person and online. If you are traveling to Basel, please check your email for your QR code. You will need it to enter the congress center. Not registered yet for the GA? Please register now. The General Assembly starts at 14:00  in room Montreal. We […]