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We are delighted to announce that Jeroen Meeussen joins IBMA as Regulatory Adviser. Jeroen Meeussen is a plant pathologist by training and has a long history in crop protection and regulatory affairs. Jeroen worked for more than 20 years at the Board for the authorisation of plant protection products and biocides (Ctgb) in the Netherlands. […]
We are delighted to welcome, Niamh Holland-Essoh to IBMA as our new Communications Manager. For the past decade, Niamh led the communications team at IFOAM – Organics International where she was responsible for raising awareness of the solutions sustainable agriculture can bring to global challenges such as biodiversity loss, soil degradation and rural development. To […]
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News from IBMA España: 21st century technology with 19th century bureaucracy
(read the Spanish version) From IBMA Espana, we want to reflect on the recent informal meeting of European Union Agriculture Ministers that took place in Córdoba on September 4th and 5th. The crucial role of new technologies in agriculture was discussed at the meeting, especially with regard to adaptation to climate change and global food […]
We were thrilled to see IBMA Executive Director, Jennifer Lewis, interviewed on BBC World’s World Business Report this morning about the importance of biocontrol.This weekend, EU Agricultural Ministers are set to have an informal meeting in Cordoba, Spain, which will include discussion on the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR).IBMA, as many others, call on Agricultural Ministers to […]
SUR essential to unlock biocontrol for farmers As per the Council request at the end of 2023, the European Commission additional study to the impact assessment on the SUR has just been published. This study recognises “the potential of alternatives, including biocontrol, as a key contribution to achieving pesticide reduction targets”. “The SUR is essential […]
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IEEP report “Are CAP Strategic Plans supporting farmers to use biocontrol alternatives to pesticide use?”
AUTHORS: Zuzana Lukacova and Evelyn Underwood This report reviewed seven national CAP Strategic Plans to see whether and to what extent the planned interventions support biological control and Integrated Pest Management. Biological control applies a holistic approach to crop protection that considers the ecosystem health of the whole farm, pest and predator behaviour and life […]
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IBMA Council writes to MEPs about the SUR
Read the letter (also available below), sent to Members of the European Parliament, signed by IBMA Council member companies producing biological control solutions across the EU and beyond, sharing how important is the SUR to ensure farmers having our much needed biocontrol alternatives as soon as possible for a smooth transition to regenerative agriculture.
We are happy to announce the publication of our peer reviewed article: “Data decision tree for identifying potential risks for natural substances when used in plant protection” in the last release of Biocontrol Science and Technology at Taylor & Francis. This article has been written by: Marloes Busschers, Roma Gwynn, Lara Ramaekers, Jennifer Lewis and […]
The Bernard Blum Award is given annually to the most innovative biocontrol product of the year. The award recipient should have a high impact in the management of pests or diseases whilst having a low impact on human health and the environment. This year there will be 4 entries rewarded at ABIM and all 4 […]
We need biological control for the agriculture transition The 129 biological control substances planned for submission by 2028 in the EU, show that biologicals are ready to make a substantial contribution to the achievement of synthetic pesticide reduction targets.Data presented to the European Commission in March 2023 shows an abundance of biological controls in the […]