IBMA (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association) and Copa Cogeca, the united voice of farmers and agri-cooperatives in the EU, have renewed their five-year roadmap outlining key priorities and actions that will enable biocontrol Plant Protection Products (PPPs) to be better integrated into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in all agricultural systems, offering farmers more sustainable and effective […]

A number of actions are being taken to boost biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU. This includes an “Analysis of the regulatory framework for biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU” in the scope of which IBMA participated in a Stakeholder Questionnaire “Regulatory framework for biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU” as well as the Workshop […]

Join us at ABIM 2025 to celebrate 30 years of IBMA, 20 years of ABIM and 10 years of Bernard Blum Award. How it all began   In 1995, Bernard Blum brought together the leaders of pioneering companies to explore the formation of a biocontrol association. These visionary leaders foresaw the emergence of a vital and […]

The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2025 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. We invite submissions for the following sessions and workshops: Plant health is a top priority for farmers, who […]

IBMA, along with CropLife Europe and the Biocontrol Coalition have signed a united call to action from the European Landowners Organization and COPA COGECA, urging the European Commission to speed up access to biocontrol and low-risk plant protection products. In the face of climate change and increasing global competition, European farmers require adequate tools to […]

As you know the Vision for Agriculture and Food states that the European Commission will put forward a simplification package end of Q4 2025 including measures to accelerate access to biocontrol. As part of this process, IBMA asked for your input on draft amendments to 1107/2009 for biocontrol which are based on amendments from the […]

Thérèse is a young professional passionate about sustainable agriculture and food systems Thérèse is a young professional passionate about sustainable agriculture and food systems. Originally from France but raised in Brussels, she holds an engineering degree in international agronomy and development, with a specialization in health and nutrition from AgroParisTech. In addition, she followed a […]

IBMA commissioned legal advice on the feasibility of targeted amendments to EU Regulation 1107/2009 for biocontrol. Targeted amendments to 1107/2009 can be done via a specific amending regulation or an omnibus legislation such as the Biotech Act or a simplification procedure.  At the end of February, at an IBMA meeting with DG AGRI cabinet, there […]

Founded in 1995, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) is an international non-profit trade association, based in Brussels since 2013. With over 220 members globally, we represent the manufacturers of biocontrol solutions, known alternatives to control pests and diseases effectively in an environmentally friendly way in agriculture, forestry, public spaces, and gardens. A large percentage […]