Soil health and global food security – Organic & biocontrol’s contribution 

On 25 April 2024, high-level experts and policymakers deliberated the different areas regarding biocontrol, organic soil health and research and innovations projects across different geographical areas. A high-level panel discussed barriers to and options for increasing the uptake of biocontrol and bio-stimulants.  

Reducing the EU’s use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers is a key part of the European Green Deal. With the EU elections around the corner, the panellists agreed that such reduction – while ensuring farmers have access to biocontrol – should continue to be a priority of the next political mandate, to benefit the health of both people and plants – and the planet -, as should be policies supporting natural solutions in organic farming. 

Read the full article about the soil health event on TP Organics’ website. 

Why is biocontrol important? Read more in our article Policies should promote uptake of biocontrol. 

TP Organics, The European platform for organic research and innovation hosted by IFOAM Organics Europe, hosted the event “Soil health and global food security: Research & innovation for productive and sustainable agriculture”, co-funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 

TP Organics is the European Technology Platform for Research & Innovation into Organics and Agroecology. IFOAM Organics Europe is a founding member and hosts its secretariat. Visit www.tporganics.eu for more information and follow its Twitter and LinkedIn @TPorganics. 

Read IFOAM Organics Europe and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA)’s call for more details. If you are interested in this topic, have a look at the EU organic movement’s manifesto for the next political mandate – biocontrol is one of the priorities.