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IBMA would like to invite nominations for the following vacancy on our Council: Professional Group Chair of Microbials The Professional Group Chair represents a vibrant group of technical and regulatory specialists from member companies who provide biological solutions for agriculture, forestry, amenity, home and garden, and public health to promote a sustainable future. The position […]
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 […]
IBMA would like to invite nominations for the following vacancy on our Council: Professional Group Chair of Natural Substances The Professional Group Chair represents a vibrant group of technical and regulatory specialists from member companies who provide biological solutions for agriculture, forestry, amenity, home and garden, and public health to promote a sustainable future. The […]
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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 […]
IBMA would like to invite nominations for the following vacancy on our Board: Vice President We encourage IBMA Active Members to apply for this fulfilling and rewarding role. This is an opportunity to take an active role in guiding and championing biocontrol. IBMA is a vibrant and innovative industry association that holds a pivotal role […]
IBMA would like to invite nominations for the following vacancy on our Council: Professional Group Chair of Semiochemicals The Professional Group Chair represents a vibrant group of technical and regulatory specialists from member companies who provide biological solutions for agriculture, forestry, amenity, home and garden, and public health to promote a sustainable future. The position […]
IBMA would like to invite nominations for the following vacancy on our Council: Professional Group Chair of Macrobials The Professional Group Chair represents a vibrant group of technical and regulatory specialists from member companies who provide biological solutions for agriculture, forestry, amenity, home and garden, and public health to promote a sustainable future. The position […]
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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 […]