About: biological pesticides
EU green lights new rules to speed up approval, authorisation of biopesticides
Member states have approved new rules to accelerate the approval and authorisation of biological plant protection products containing microorganisms to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
Prohibitive prices, lack of support slowing uptake of biological pesticides in Poland
On the back of an increasing body of research pointing to their harmful effects, the EU is gearing up to slash the use and risk of pesticides in half by 2030. But alternatives are currently expensive and poorly promoted in Poland. EURACTIV Poland reports.
What is the reaction of the pesticides and biopesticides industry to the EU Farm to Fork and Sustainability strategies?
Géraldine Kutas, European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) Director General, discusses the industry's role in the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity 2030 strategy
Farm to Fork strategy aims to slash pesticide use and risk by half
The long-awaited EU Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy published on Wednesday (20 May) unveiled a highly anticipated 50% target for the reduction of pesticide use and risk.
Integrated pest management should be linked to CAP payments, say auditors
The European Commission has been unable to adequately measure and reduce either the effects or the risks from pesticides due to a lack of rigorous and suitable data, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors, released on Wednesday (5 January).