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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 […]
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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. […]
The European Union is now actively discussing with Member States the inclusion of a biocontrol definition in the Uniform Principles for the evaluation of Plant Protection Products. This step could unlock the full potential of biocontrol, making European agriculture greener, more competitive, and more innovative. In her political guidelines for the European Commission 2024-2029, President […]
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Do you need to secure funding for a biocontrol innovation? Then participate in the ABIM Call for Pitches
Attention Agripreneurs! Do you need to secure funding for a biocontrol innovation? Then participate in the Call for Pitches, a unique opportunity at ABIM in partnership with AgBioScout. The submission process is open until 5 September. The pitching sessions will take place on 23 October 2024, at ABIM in Basel, Switzerland. A total of twelve companies […]