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New video featuring Alessandra Moccia, Vice President of IBMA-Global & Senior Director Global Regulatory Affairs, Suterra. As agriculture faces growing environmental and sustainability challenges, biocontrol is an essential part of the solution. But innovation alone is not enough—farmers need timely access to these tools. In this video, Alessandra Moccia highlights the urgent need for a […]
The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2026 will take place from 20 to 22 October in Basel, Switzerland. The organization is now inviting attendees who are active in the field of biocontrol to submit abstracts for presentations. Before you start the process, please: Note that after clicking on the “Submit Abstract” button, you will be […]
Every year since 2015, the Bernard Blum Award has been given to innovative biocontrol products that have a high impact on the management of pests or diseases while having a low impact on human health and the environment. Criteria The Jury focuses on the following criteria: This year 4 innovations will be awarded at ABIM […]
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IBMA welcomes the publication of the Proposal for the Simplification Package Omnibus
Important milestone for the biocontrol industry Brussels, 17 December 2025 – IBMA, The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s Proposal for the Simplification Package Omnibus including targeted amendments of EU Regulation 1107/2009. This is a significant step forward in accelerating market access for biocontrol active substances and products, providing European farmers with […]
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Accelerating Biocontrol in Organic Farming and beyond
Brussels, 10 December 2025 – Today, IFOAM Organics Europe, FiBL and IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, organised the event ‘Biocontrol in organic: managing plant health with complementary practices’ in the European Parliament, a few days before the publication of the Food and Feed Safety omnibus. The event, hosted by MEP Madjouline Sbai, addressed the organic approach […]
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The European Parliament supports faster access to Biocontrol
The European Parliament supports faster access to Biocontrol An important step for biocontrol in Europe Brussels, 25 November 2025 – IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, welcomes the European Parliament’s adoption of the Biocontrol Non Legislative Intiative Report (INI). The report proposes the acceleration of the authorization and uptake of biological control. The result of today’s positive […]
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European Parliament AGRI and ENVI Committees Support Faster Uptake of Biocontrol Solutions in the EU
Brussels, 5 November 2025 – IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, welcomes the approval of the compromise amendments to the European Parliament’s INI report on ensuring faster registration and uptake of biological control. The amendments adopted yesterday evening by a majority of Members of the European Parliament in the AGRI and ENVI Committees, are a key […]
Basel, Switzerland – 22 October 2025 – The 2025 Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) took place from 20–22 October at the Congress Centre Basel, Switzerland. It was hosted by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture and IBMA. Recognised as the premier global event for the biocontrol industry, ABIM 2025 brought together leaders, innovators and stakeholders from […]
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Announcing the Winners of the Bernard Blum Awards 2025
Celebrating innovation in biocontrol Basel, Switzerland, 20 October 2025 – The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) announces the winners of the prestigious Bernard Blum Awards 2025, celebrating excellence and innovation in the biocontrol industry. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in developing sustainable solutions that contribute to the future of agriculture. Awardees are selected based on scientific merit, […]
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ABIM 2025: Where the biocontrol industry, policymakers and global leaders meet
Basel, Switzerland – 15 October 2025 – The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2025 is set to take place from 20-22 October at the Congress Center Basel, Switzerland. Recognized as the premier global event for the biocontrol industry, this year ABIM will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world to discuss the […]