Opinion: 'Growers need faster access to biological alternatives' - Peter Maes, Sustainability Director at Koppert
7 September 2026
Every year, European growers and farmers are asked to do more with less. They are expected to reduce pesticide use, strengthen environmental performance and build more resilient farming systems, all while remaining productive and economically viable. Yet many of the biological alternatives that can help achieve those goals still take years to reach the market. The result is a paradox. Growers are encouraged to adopt more sustainable practices, but the