The European Commission has announced increased availability of biological pesticides in member states through new rules for micro-organisms used in plant protection products.
This is reported by ProAgro Group, citing Agriland.
The decision is part of the EU’s transition to sustainable food systems and aim of reducing the use of chemical pesticides under the Farm to Fork Strategy.
New rules on the use of micro-organisms as active substances in plant protection products will provide EU farmers with additional options to substitute chemical products.
Member states have approved these new rules and authorisation of products will significantly fasten once they apply.
Subject to scrutiny by the European Parliament and the Council, the new rules will be adopted and applicable in the fourth quarter of this year.
