IBMA Member, Biobest Group, has opened its brand new predatory mite production facility!

Read about the announcement + IBMA asks on the next political leadership of the European Commission to ensure fast access to #biocontrol solutions: ibma-global.org/latest-news/be…

#Agriculture

The Call for Papers for ABIM 2024 is now open! We want to hear about your research and innovations in the #biocontrol sector!
Read more: www-eur.cvent.com/c/abstracts/9d…
#ABIM #Switzerland #ABIM 24 Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting

The world is moving towards more biological approaches to pest + disease control, but the EU continues to lag behind with slower authorisation + market access for #biocontrol products.
Read our input on The Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture: ibma-global.org/latest-news/ib…

Almost 40% of crops are lost annually due to pests and diseases, which is why we need biocontrol more than ever.
Read our recent article on providing opportunities to #farmers through #biocontrol : linkedin.com/pulse/providin…

Farmers need alternatives in order to make the move towards #SustainableAgriculture . #Biocontrol is a proven alternative for pest control on crops, used by millions of #farmers across the globe.
[Filmed at @abim_biocontrol]
#BiologicalControl #RegenerativeAgriculture

Preliminary results of #GreenDealBarometer show financial support for #farmers is needed for the transition to #sustainable ag.
A recommendation also expressed by agri - stakeholders at the high-level #biocontrol discussion bit.ly/43CrQYC
#Think2030 #EU2024BE

Preliminary results of EGD Barometer show many believe the upcoming elections could weaken #GreenDeal and that #Food & #farming made least progress. IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy #Think2030

Welcome to the #Think2030 conference 2024 under the auspices of Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 🇧🇪

We have a great programme today, make sure to follow our threads and engage in the discussion. If you were not able to join us in person, you can still follow the livestream🔴

Prof Strohschneider highlights the role of bringing stakeholders together in the Strategic Dialogue saying it is to replace polarisation with real consultation. #forumforag Read our asks for the dialogue ibma-global.org/latest-news-2/…

Prof Strohschneider highlights the role of bringing stakeholders together in the Strategic Dialogue saying it is to replace polarisation with real consultation. #forumforag Read our asks for the dialogue ibma-global.org/latest-news-2/…

#ForumforAg Janez Potočnik welcoming us with inspiring thoughts as usual reminding the importance of healthy #environment for #farmers includ. use of nature based solutions such as #biocontrol .

Speaking at #forumforag Ursula von der Leyen highlights the need to ease bureaucratic burdens on farmers. Speeding up farmer access to #biocontrol would help equip farmers for a resilient future. We urge the Strategic Dialogue on the future of Ag to find solutions to make this happen

#ForumforAg Janez Potočnik “The future will be green or there will be no future” 🌍That is why among other measures #Farmers need asap #biocontrol solutions to ensure #productivity & healthy #environment . #biocontrol #agriculture #workingwithnature 🧑‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾

The #forumforag has just started highlighting the need to pay farmers for services to public good. #Biocontrol can play a key role here. Working with nature and protecting #biodiversity

Take a look at our policy asks for next political leadership of the European Commission to ensure fast access to #biocontrol solutions while ensuring safety for #farmers , consumers and the #environment .

Read in full: ibma-global.org/latest-news/le…

High-level agri-stakeholders discuss need to speed-up #biocontrol authorisation, get biocontrol knowledge, know-how and solutions to farmers.  All agree biocontrol is key for future of agriculture. The land needs it. Farmers want it. Consumers demand it. ibma-global.org/latest-news/hi…

🐞 How does biocontrol support biodiversity?
🌱 #Healthysoils are home to a wide range of plants and creatures, whereas less healthy soils are less biodiverse regions, unable to provide inhabitants with vital nutrients.
#SoilHealth #HealthySoils #Biodiversity #BiologicalControl

'Farmers need to feel their voice is being heard.' Meet Martin de Ruiter, arable crop farmer in Hoeksche Waard, Netherlands.
Listen to his experience using buffer strips to control pollution in cereals: youtube.com/watch?v=7hml3-…
#Biocontrol #IPM #Farmers #Farming #Agriculture

'Farmers need to feel their voice is being heard.' Meet Martin de Ruiter, arable crop farmer in Hoeksche Waard, Netherlands.
Listen to his experience using buffer strips to control pollution in cereals: youtube.com/watch?v=7hml3-…
#Biocontrol #IPM #Farmers #Farming #Agriculture

In order to provide farmers with #biocontrol tools, we need a more streamlined authorisation process.

Last year, we produced a Data Decision Tree to be used worldwide for the registration of natural substances as biocontrol solutions.

Read here: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…