management. Stricter regulations As regulations tighten, leading to the banning of more chemicals, growers are finding resilience in the adoption of Integrated
The center has prioritized the inclusion of organic matter in all crops, banning the use of fire for land clearance, and promoting composting and the use
connecting with partners in the value chain. Authorities are increasingly banning the use of chemical products in agriculture, which presents numerous challenges
this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse with the ban on several chemical products, while the demand for produce with low or no
Almeria. Laboratory tests had revealed excessive pesticide residues—some from banned substances. Greenpeace launched a major campaign, and the reputation of
practice. Especially in a time when more and more chemical products are banned, while the approval of biological products continues to lag behind.’ The
Guido Roozemond, Product Manager at Koppert. 'New rules restrict or even ban the use of many chemical pesticides and insecticides. On top of that, governments
yield. Prepared for the future By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical bans, growers can develop expertise to fine-tune their pest management practices
of the effective conventional soil insecticides for wireworms have been banned since many years. The still available conventional pesticides work poorly
es to help farmers improve agricultural productivity, fill gaps left by banned or restricted chemicals and participate in environmental conservation. By
