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Dear Member, What do you think the Natural Substances Professional Group (NSPG) should focus on in 2025? Now is your opportunity to tell us! Please fill in the survey before October 11, 2024 – EOB by following this link or scan the QR Code below: We thank you for your participation! Best regards, Emmanuelle BonnerisNSPG […]
We are pleased to announce that Biocrop was approved by the IBMA council as the new IBMA National Association in Greece. Biocrop was established to promote all four categories of biocontrol and ecological methods in agriculture. We look forward to working with them!
The call for candidates for the roles of IBMA President and Treasurer have now closed. We received one application for each position, and we extend our gratitude to both candidates for their commitment and willingness to serve in these important roles.
We are delighted to inform you that Karel Bolckmans of BioFirst has applied to be IBMA President, beginning his term in January 2025 and to confirm that Alain Querrioux of Andermatt has applied to continue in his role as IBMA Treasurer.
In accordance with our Internal Regulations, the candidates will be formally endorsed by the members during the upcoming Autumn General Assembly in Basel on the 21st October.
More details about the candidates can be found below.
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Von Der Leyen heard us: Biocontrol included as a priority for the Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has issued a Mission Letter to the Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare requiring him to focus on “the accelerated use of bio-controls”. On 17 September, Ursula von der Leyen revealed the goals for each of the Commissioner-designates and their portfolios. In particular, accelerating biocontrol and delivering the […]
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 […]
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Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture includes Biocontrol in its Recommendations
IBMA welcomes the inclusion of biocontrol in the recommendations for transitioning to sustainable food systems in the Strategic Dialogue report. This speaks for the crucial role biocontrol plays in the future of agriculture and reflects the input IBMA provided in the consultation process. The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture brought together 29 […]
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How we can leverage European Commission priorities to accelerate the uptake of biocontrol
In June 2024, the European Council, the institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union, published its broad strategic priorities for 2024-2029. Subsequently, Ursula von der Leyen outlined political guidelines on which she secured her re-election for a second term as president of the European Commission. Overall, the political […]
This year, we received 30 applications across all the different categories. The extent and scope of the applications was impressive and reflects the growth and development of the biocontrol industry. We thank all participants for their valuable submissions. The winners will be announced at ABIM on October 21st, 2024. Nominees are displayed in alphabetical order. […]