Bio control as 'a significant breakthrough in modern agri'

An EU definition, relying `on natural means of biological origin or substances identical to them´, will provide essential legal clarity. And national indicative targets for biocontrol will provide much needed certainty for more nature based investments and innovation to support farmers.

The inclusion of the first EU wide definition of biocontrol provides a strong lever to help farmers in the transition to sustainable agriculture. By prioritising non-chemical alternatives, biodiversity will be regenerated, nature restored and agricultural production secured, making the system more resilient to the food crisis and to the current threat to global food security following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

As strongly underlined by IBMA Executive Director, Jennifer Lewis: "Biocontrol is finally recognised in EU law, which is a significant breakthrough for the industry, farmers and the EU Green Deal. Finally, we will have the clarity and the certainty to support farmers and the many SMEs innovating in biocontrol. Now we must use this definition to speed up biocontrol registration to unlock our industry potential and help deliver the wider benefits to biodiversity, human and soil health.´´

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Photo: Leaf disc on agar in a small, vented, plastic box with aphids nymphs. Courtesy of AIPH

Source: AIPH