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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 […]
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Invitation for the 28th April 2023 – IBMA, PAN Europe, Biofili Association Symposium
Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe, the Biofili association and IBMA, the Biocontrol Manufacturers with the support of the member of the European Parliament, Ivan Vilibor Sinčić, are organizing an online symposium Safe and sustainable food production in Croatia – reducing pesticide use by IPM uptake with biocontrol. The draft Regulation on […]
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IEEP, IBMA and the Think2030 platform invites you to Take part in the 2023 European Green Deal Barometer
IBMA is proud to be part of the Think2030 platform created by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) and support the 3rd edition of the Green Deal Barometer survey. Think 2030 is a multi-stakeholder platform providing science-based ideas and solutions for a sound implementation of the European Green Deal, in line with the SDGs. Launched by IEEP and its partners […]
Invitation for 6th March 2023, from 9.00 to 12.00 – Register now: Dear Madam, Dear Sir, Together with IBMA, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, IOBC-WPRS, the International Organisation for Biocontrol, the Bulgarian organization Amitiza and Member of the Bulgarian Parliament Albena Simeonova Varbanova, Pesticides Action Network – PAN Europe invites you to an online symposium Agroecological transition in Bulgaria – integrated pest management with […]
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Job offer: Communication Manager full-time for IBMA Global – Brussels – Deadline extended to the 7th March EOB
IBMA is looking for a Communication Manager to reinforce the team. The selected candidate will have the chance to work in a friendly and multicultural environment, for an innovative and rapidly growing industry, joining our dedicated team which is passionate about the future of sustainable agriculture. Founded in 1995, the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) […]
Biological control is essential for farmers, for sustainable regenerative agriculture and to reach the EU Green Deal objectives. Do not miss this webinar on a key tool; the most widely used biological control around the world. Missed it? Here are the presentations and video: